The city remains on high alert with fears that winds will propel tidal waters and further damage the already-devastated historic centre
Teams of people, including security forces, have been deployed in an effort to assess the state of art treasures around the city - a job expected to take some time.
Mayor Brugnaro has blamed climate change for the severe flooding, which swamped the city's historic basilica, squares and centuries-old buildings.In interviews in local newspapers, he said:"Venice is once again being watched by the world and it needs to show that it can succeed and pick itself back up."
He also announced that the city was setting up programmes that would help people who have been affected by the flooding, suggesting that families could get up to €5,000 and businesses receiving up to €20,000 in help.Mr Brugnaro added that those who had suffered more serious losses from the floods may qualify for compensation that covers up to 70% of their damages.
Venice's long-awaited flood defences have been under construction since 2003, after corruption scandals, financing problems and environmental concerns led to the project being delayed.
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