Venice Officials Report 70 Percent of City is Underwater

Posted on : 10/31/2018
Venice Officials Report 70 Percent of City is Underwater
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Heavy rain and winds have caused havoc in Venice, flooding the popular tourist destination and killing at least 10 people across the region.

According to NBCNews.com, around 70 percent of the Italian city was under water Monday as the high tide reached a maximum of over five feet above sea level, the fourth-highest level ever recorded and the highest since 2008.

#venice right now. The streets are completely flooded:#flooding#Flood#Italypic.twitter.com/pSsSJGUv5c

Tourists and residents in Venice’s famous St. Mark’s Square wade in nearly waist deep water as the city experienced its worst flooding since 2012. https://t.co/hAIxL1eiispic.twitter.com/Yvv8fpVbFa

Today’s tidal flooding in Venice hit 120cm, and looked like this. Tomorrow is predicted at 150. This is not normal. pic.twitter.com/WUGdt1ni4G

Even the worst flooding in Venice since 2012 couldn’t stop these diners, who were determined to enjoy their pizza despite sitting in ankle-deep flood waters. City officials say 70 percent of Venice has been flooded. https://t.co/rilJ7p1Ioppic.twitter.com/B30vnKmOAy

Canal Grande, Venice, Italy: PHOTO: Canal Grande, Venice, Italy. (photo via Ron Lima/Dreamstime)

Venice is experiencing its worst flooding in 10 years, with a freak high tide putting three-quarters of the Italian lagoon city under water. Credit: Getty. #9News

VIDEO: https://t.co/arGruLfKTqpic.twitter.com/euUQ9LhAYB

Police in the city revealed that some tourists had been stranded by the flooding and had to be rescued. Many of the most popular tourist attractions across Venice were closed temporarily and travelers were turned away at places such as St. Mark’s Square.

Authorities are requesting that tourists and locals stay off the flooded streets, but for those who have to move around the city, they are being advised to wear high boots. Local businesses and schools have also been closed during the flooding.

Reports from regional outlets claim a woman was killed in a landslide, a firefighter was killed by a falling tree and several people were left dead in Naples, Liguria and Lazio as a result of the storm.

Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro used the platform to bring light to the holdups plaguing the construction of a system of floodgates throughout the city, dubbed Moses. Sunday’s Venice Marathon was also impacted, forcing runners through the floodwaters on the route.

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