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Tourists warned to give Venice a wide berth as flood waters rise

Tourists have been warned to stay away from Venice which has been hit by the biggest flood in more than 20 years. A combination of heavy rain and high winds has led to the sea levels in the romantic Adriatic lagoon city rising 5ft above normal.

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MARTIN WILLIAMS

Tourists have been warned to stay away from Venice which has been hit by the biggest flood in more than 20 years.

A combination of heavy rain and high winds has led to the sea levels in the romantic Adriatic lagoon city rising 5ft above normal.