Venice floods: Race to save art as 70% of Lagoon city submerged by floods

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People in 007 Venice are racing against time to stop precious artwork being lost to the rising flood waters

The waters also reached 149cm in Burano and 146cm in Chioggia.

"Another day of alert for Venice. The sirocco wind keeps blowing. I invite all ... to keep yourselves updated on the level of the water," Mr Brugnaro tweeted.Head of Italy's far-right League party Matteo Salvini walks across the flooded St Mark's SquareThe mayor has blamed climate change for the severe flooding, which has swamped the city's historic basilica, squares and centuries-old buildings, and said the damage is estimated at hundreds of millions of euros.

Saint Mark's Basilica, parts of which date back to the 11th century, was flooded, with an official even pointing to a risk of collapse during the worst of the flooding.Venice flooded by highest tide in more than 50 years

 

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Venice has been sinking for years.

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Very sad that this is happening , it’s always been troubled.

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