(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 18 - Gondolieri turned scuba divers have scooped 1.5 tonnes of waste from Venice canals in their latest clean-up project for the iconic Venice waterways. "This is a record ...

Low tides have left canals in Venice almost dry, just two months after severe flooding left much of the Italian city under water. Boats have been seen almost beached as water levels dip drastically.

Canals, pathways and squares in Venice are deserted as Italy closes due to the fear of a "new wave" of coronavirus outbreak. Shops, restaurants and schools are closed across much of the country.