Weeks without rain have left Venice's iconic canals dried up and muddy, raising concerns the country could be facing another year of droughts.
Venice's famous canals have taken the hit of weeks of dry winter weather leading to unusually low tides and the city's iconic gondolas left abandoned in the shallow, muddy waterways.
The Alps have received less than half of their normal snowfall, according to scientists and environmental groups, which has caused difficulties for ski resorts across the country. The problems in Venice are being blamed on a combination of factors including a high pressure system, a full moon, and sea currents - as well as the lack of rain.
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