Aug. 24, 1956 - Flooding in Zillertal. The heavy rainfall of the last few days in the Ziller and Gerlos areas in Austria results in rising floodwaters. Dams broke and yellow masses of water flooded the area between Uderns and Zell. Eight people drowned in the floods and hundreds more were cut off from the outside world. These workers are trying to clean off the streets.

Aug. 24, 1956 - Flooding in Zillertal. The heavy rainfall of the last few days in the Ziller and Gerlos areas in Austria results in rising floodwaters. Dams broke and yellow masses of water flooded the area between Uderns and Zell. Eight people drowned in the floods and hundreds more were cut off from the outside world. These workers are trying to clean off the streets. Stock Photo
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Keystone Press / Alamy Stock Photo

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5015 x 3725 px | 42.5 x 31.5 cm | 16.7 x 12.4 inches | 300dpi

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24 August 1956

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Aug. 24, 1956 - Flooding in Zillertal. The heavy rainfall of the last few days in the Ziller and Gerlos areas in Austria results in rising floodwaters. Dams broke and yellow masses of water flooded the area between Uderns and Zell. Eight people drowned in the floods and hundreds more were cut off from the outside world. These workers are trying to clean off the streets. (Credit Image: Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS)

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