Italy on Thursday declared a state of emergency for Venice after an exceptional tide surged through churches, shops and homes, causing millions of euros worth of damage to the UNESCO city.
Sirens warning of fresh flooding rang through the canal city early Thursday but the water level remained low compared to Tuesday's tide, the highest in 50 years. Many stopped for their habitual coffees at flooded bars, drinking their espresso while standing in several inches of water. Under the arches of the Ducal Palace, a couple from Hong Kong posed for photos in the chilly morning sun."Actually this is a good experience. It's an adventure."Only once since records began in 1923 has the water crept even higher, reaching 1.94 metres in 1966.
"We need to be resilient and adapt. We need a policy that looks at the climate through completely different eyes," Environment Minister Sergio Costa said Thursday.The Serenissima, as the floating city is called, is home to a mere 50,000 residents but receives 36 million global visitors each year.
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