Flood in Italy (2013-10-11)

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Activation time (UTC): 2013-10-11 13:07:00<br>
Event time (UTC): 2013-10-07 00:00:00<br>
Event type: Flood<br>
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Activation reason: <br>
The heavy rainfall began late on Monday, 7th October and caused severe floods across the western side of the province of Taranto and close coastal areas of the province of Matera. 4 casualties occured in he towns of Ginosa and Marina di Ginosa,particularly badly affected. Other towns that suffered include Castellaneta, Castellaneta Marina and Palagianello.<br>
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Reference products: 3<br>
Delineation products: 0<br>
Grading products: 3<br>
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