Venice goes under water
Venice goes under water
One of the most beautiful European cities Venice literally goes under water. Noteworthy, this flood is the sixth of the strongest in the history of Venice. According to the monitoring institute, approximately 70% of the city flooded due to heavy rains. Also, due to a strong South wind, which caused a sharp rise in sea level. Thus, the water level in the canal city rose to 140 cm (55 inches) above normal. Some people think it would take huge amounts of money to keep it from sinking. Money, which the rest of Italy is either unable or unwilling to give. In fact, these are the reasons why Venice floods.
Venice goes under water

Tourists walk in Saint Mark’s square on a raised platform during a period of high water, which happens periodically from high tides during the winter months, in Venice November 26, 2010

According to the monitoring institute, water level in the canal city rose to 140 cm (55 inches) above normal

People sit on chairs in a flooded St Mark’s Square at night during a period of seasonal high water in Venice November 1, 2012. The water level in the canal city rose to 140 cm (55 inches) above normal, according to the monitoring institute
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