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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

Historic venice canals reduced to muddy ditches by severe low tides

REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

Low tides in Venice have seen the city’s iconic canals dry up, amid fears Italy could face another drought.

Current water levels are making it impossible for gondolas, water taxis and ambulances to navigate parts of the city, also disrupting the annual carnival which last year drew around 100,000 revellers to Venice.

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