Italy has declared a state of emergency in Venice after the Italian city was engulfed by 1.87m (6ft) high water levels, flooding its historic basilica and cutting power to homes. More than 80% of ...

It comes after Venice was hit by flooding three times last year - twice in November and once in December - causing a billion euros in damage. In November 2019, Italy declared a state of ...

Watch: Venice flood barriers pass first test The project has already cost billions of euros in investment. According to Italy's infrastructure ministry, the flood barriers will be handed over to ...

Here’s all the latest news and updates. Venice suffers worst week of floods in its history as surge breaks records VENICE has suffered its worst flooding on record as it is hit by a third huge ...

Venice, Italy, is facing its annual flooding season. Water levels peaked at 4 feet, 3 inches (1.27 meters) on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. It's high-water season in Venice ...

Regular high tides in Venice, Italy, have flooded the city for centuries ... Though it comes with obstacles, MOSE offers a unique solution to flooding that could be applied in certain other ...

Three-quarters of Venice, Italy was underwater on Monday as a storm brought a historic flood to the city. Heavy winds raised the water levels by more than five feet, causing the worst flooding in ...

Venice has been devastated by the worst floods to hit the lagoon city in at least a decade, as heavy rain and high winds sweep across Italy. VIDEO: ‘Mini-tsunami’ hits tourist beaches in ...

A new island has emerged in Venice - thanks to recently installed city flood barriers. Bacan is a small stretch of land near the Sant'Erasmo island on the Northern Venetian Lagoon. It can only be ...

Venice has become something of a modern case study containing all the issues that threaten tourism. Cimate change is chief among those, as current flooding shows. The mayor of Venice said that he ...