A quarter of Venice has been submerged by a near-record high tide for June, at a time of year when such flooding is rare.
The flooding comes just two days after Italy reopened its borders to tourists in an attempt to salvage its summer season following coronavirus lockdown.
Officials in Venice said the water level reached 116cm – 3ft 10ins – late Thursday, the third-highest mark for June. A quarter of Venice has been flooded.