Venice's central St Mark's Square was closed on Monday afternoon, after the water level reached "acqua alta" (high water) of 156cm (5.1ft). It is the fourth highest level ever recorded.
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The highest water levels in the region in more than ... flooded and people wading through the streets as Venice was hit by a storm. St Mark's Square - one of the lowest parts of the city - was ...
The renewed threat from exceptionally high tides in Venice came after a brief respite on Saturday. Emergency workers removed temporary walkways from St Mark's Square as the water started to rise ...