Venice ... Mayor declares state of `disaster` after the city suffered the second worst tsunami

Weather Arabs in the second highest tidal wave recorded in the history of the Italian city of Venice on Tuesday, flooded the historic cathedral and flooded many streets and squares.

The mayor Luigi Bruniaro announced his intention to declare a state of "disaster"; because of the tidal wave, warning of serious damage.

The height of the tide, according to city officials, "187 cm at 21:50 GMT, and this height is slightly below the level recorded in 1966, which reached 194 cm.

The tsunamis swept St. Mark's Square at a height of more than a meter, as well as the nearby St. Mark's Cathedral for the sixth time in 1,200 years.

It is noteworthy that many parts of Italy experienced heavy rainfall in the past days, led to widespread floods, especially in the south.

Several videos and photos circulated through social media and media showed water flooding a number of city streets and facilities.