1957 Press Photo Severe floods in Northern Italy. River Po

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

Photo measures 8.25 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 6-22-1957.



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