1957 Press Photo Severe floods in Northern Italy

Severe floods in Northern Italy. River Po Bursts Its Banks.: Thousands of people fled their homes in the Po Delta, Northern Italy on Thursday, where continous. rainfalls caused the swollen River Po to bursts its banks in several places near Ca Vendramin. Large areas were flooded and large local town towns threatened with inundation. Photo shows Swirling water gushes through a broken dyke - when the River Po burst its banks near Ca Venramin.

Photo measures 8.25 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 06-06-1957.



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