Not-so-romantic Italy: Gandolas sit idle, Venice canals go dry

Suyash Shrivastav Feb 23, 2023

'Famous' dry canals

Venice's famous canals are running dry because of low tides and lack of rainfall. Credit: AP

'Not so romantic Venice'

Venice, which is known for its winding network of canals and hence is a favourite holiday spot for couples, seems to have lost its charm. Credit: AP

Staionary Gandolas

The unusually low tides are making it impossible for gondolas, water taxis and ambulances to navigate some of the famous canals in Venice. Credit: AP

Unusually low tides

A number of factors are set to be responsible for the current drought-like conditions in Venice including the lack of rain and a high-pressure system. Credit: AP

Withered canals

Weeks of dry winter have left Venice's canals dry. Credit: AP

'Parched'

Traditional gondolas and water taxis are facing difficulties due to the low water levels. Credit: AP

Docked boats

Traditional gondolas and water taxis are affected by the low water levels. Credit: AP

Lack of rainfall

Italian rivers and lakes are suffering from a severe lack of water, the Legambiente environmental group informed. (via The Guardian) Credit: AP

Idle water taxis

Boats and water taxis seen docked along a dried canal in Venice. Credit: AP

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