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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Miriam Burrell

Historic Venice canals reduced to mud by severe low tides

Weeks of no rain in Venice has left the Italian city’s iconic canals dried up and muddy, affecting vital water services and disappointing throngs of tourists who visit for the usually picturesque views.

Dry weather is unusual for Venice at this time of year, when flooding is normally the primary concern.

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