Due to the strong low tide and lower water level in Venice, the canals were almost dry. The operation of water taxis, gondolas and emergency services that use boats is difficult in the city, writing Bloomberg.
Forecasters noted that the problems in Venice were an indirect result of the drought, which has strengthened in the city in recent months. According to Centro Maree experts, the water level will not return to normal until at least February 21.
Italy, according to Bloomberg, is facing a severe drought after a dry summer. According to environmental group Legambiente, the country’s rivers and lakes are experiencing unusually low water levels.
In addition, high tides have become more frequent in Venice in recent years. The biggest low tide in more than 50 years occurred in the city in 2019. Venice then suffered damages of around 1 billion euros and local authorities began working on the MOSE project, which aims to reduce the damage caused by natural disasters. It is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
In December 2020, Venice was under water again. The worst flood on record occurred in 1966, when sea levels rose nearly two meters.
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