Gondolas are seen tied up in Venice, the world’s most famous “water city”, on Jan. 31, 2018. /CFP Photo

Water levels are reportedly up to 60 centimeters lower than normal due to unusually low tides. /CFP Photo

The record low water level has been a problem for the canal traffic. /CFP Photo

Venice suffers from heavy flooding several times a year, but this is the second year in a row that the city has appeared to run dry. /CFP Photo

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