Floods cause chaos in Venice after heavy rain

12 November 2012 Last updated at 04:44 ET Help

Heavy rains combined with strong winds have caused flooding in several areas across Italy, with the problem particularly severe in Venice.

Floodwaters submerged much of the city, forcing people to wade through knee-high water, as the BBC's Alan Johnston explains.

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