Venice is drowning: More floods to come

NSTworld: Churches, shops and homes in the UNESCO city have been inundated by unusually intense acquaalta, or high water, which on Tuesday hit their highest level in half a century. Venice

Mayor Luigi Brugnaro ordered the iconic St Mark’s Square closed on Friday as the latest sea surge struck with strong storms and winds battering the region.

“We’ve destroyed Venice, we’re talking about one billion in damage and that’s just from the other day, not today,” Brugnaro said. The interior of the Italian Regional Council is seen flooded in Venice, in this picture obtained from social media. -Andrea Zanoni/via Reuters Mayor Brugnaro on Friday also announced the opening of a fund where people in Italy and around the world could contribute to the historic city’s repair.One tourist, Italian Nicole Righetti, said she would be willing to pitch in.

“All the stock in the basement is lost,” lamented Luciano, a worker at a shop along St. Mark’s Square.

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