Venice square under water as complex dam system fails to activate
St Mark’s Square was drowned by water after a flood defense system failed.
St Mark’s Square was drowned by water after a flood defense system failed.
The city’s mayor estimates €1 billion worth of damage has already been caused due to the recent flooding.
Tourists and residents can now return to the historic square.
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte described the flooding as ‘a blow to the heart of our country’.
The exceptionally intense high waters peaked at 1.87 metres.
Water in St Mark’s Square rose to a near record-breaking 156cm.
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