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Low tide leaves Venice canals almost dry
Low tide leaves Venice canals almost dry,STORY: Venice canals are almost dry after exceptionally low tidesmaking it impossible for gondolas, water taxis and ambulances to navigate some waterways The problems in Venice are being blamed on a combination of factorsincluding lack of rain, a high-pressure system, a full moon and sea currentsWeeks of dry weather have raised fears of another drought after last summer's emergencywith the Alps having received less than half of their normal snowfall, according to environmental groupsItaly's longest river, the 'Po', has 61% less water than normal at this time of yearLast July Italy declared a state of emergency for areas surrounding the Powhich accounts for roughly a third of the country's agricultural production and suffered its worst drought for 70 years

Low tide leaves Venice canals almost dry

STORY: Venice canals are almost dry after exceptionally low tidesmaking it impossible for gondolas, water taxis and ambulances to navigate some waterways The problems in Venice are being blamed on a combination of factorsincluding lack of rain, a high-pressure system, a full moon and sea currentsWeeks of dry weather have raised fears of another drought after last summer's emergencywith the Alps having received less than half of their normal snowfall, according to environmental groupsItaly's longest river, the 'Po', has 61% less water than normal at this time of yearLast July Italy declared a state of emergency for areas surrounding the Powhich accounts for roughly a third of the country's agricultural production and suffered its worst drought for 70 years