Venice has been inundated by an exceptionally high tide, putting three-quarters of the famed Italian lagoon city under water as large swathes of Italy experienced flooding and heavy winds that killed six people. Tourists and residents alike donned waterproof boots to navigate the streets of Venice after strong winds raised the water level over 5ft before receding. The water exceeded the raised walkways normally put out in flooded areas in Venice, forcing their removal. Venice frequently floods when high winds push in water from the lagoon, but Monday’s levels were exceptional. High winds toppled trees that killed passers-by in four incidents in Naples, Lazio and Liguria.

Source: The Irish Times October 30, 2018 07:18 UTC