Venice Is 75% Under Water as Italy Confronts Widespread Flooding, Deadly Winds
Oct 30, 2018, 10:36 AM
(MILAN) — Venice was inundated by an exceptional high tide Monday, putting three-quarters of the famed Italian lagoon city under water as large swathes of the rest of Italy experienced flooding and heavy winds that toppled trees and other objects, killing six people.
Tourists and residents alike donned high boots to navigate the streets of Venice after strong winds raised the water level 156 centimeters (over 5 feet) before receding.