Of the 10 highest tides in Venice since record-keeping began in 1923, five have occurred in the last 20 years, including the current flood and one in 2018, BBC meteorologist Nikki Berry reported ...

Venice’s iconic landmarks, usually thronged by tourists, were not spared the wrath of the floods. St. Mark’s Square, a favorite among visitors, was submerged, and the majestic basilica stood ...

Venice’s MOSE flood barriers, in use since October 2020, have enabled La Serenissima to stay dry for the first time in history. ... On a recent date, however – December 8, ...

Venice’s misfortunes never seem to stop. The popular tourist destination has been hit by the worst flooding in 50 years this week, resulting in damage worth hundreds of millions of euros.

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Venice restoration expert Pierpaolo Campostrini described how flooding risks were lessened by building the city higher at the sacrifice of 13th and 15th ...

The frequency, however, has increased in recent years. In Venice, floods above 31 inches have increased in the last years, according to the MOSE website, Venice’s flood defense program under the ...

60 Minutes correspondent John Dickerson reports this week on Venice's recent unprecedented flooding. In one month alone last year, the city experienced three of the highest floods it has ever ...

VENICE, Italy — The historic lagoon city of Venice exists on the edge of a double threat: As it sinks, the seas rise. That reality became more stark in recent days when Venice was hit with its ...

Italy’s best known tourist destination is overwhelmed with visitors. Overtourism, cruise ships, the rise of Airbnb and the historic November 2019 flooding have all made the headlines. But are ...

Venice’s MOSE flood barriers, in use since October 2020, have enabled La Serenissima to stay dry for the first time in history. ... On a recent date, however – December 8, ...