'Venice Is On Its Knees': Mayor Blames Worst Flood Tide In 50 Years On Climate Change
The highest tide since 1966 brought seawater into the city, threatening monuments and works of art. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro is asking Italy's central government for help.
Updated at 1:22 p.m. ET
"Venice is on its knees," Mayor Luigi Brugnaro says as the lagoon city suffers through some of the worst flooding in its history. The highest tide in 50 years has brought seawater that is threatening monuments and works of art in the historic city.
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