Venice floods: 70% of historic centre under water

The high tide in Venice has peaked at 154cm (5ft), with around 70% of the city centre under water.

St Mark's Square was blocked off and closed to tourists as it was covered in knee-high water, while shops and hotels were once more submerged.

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