Heavy rains followed by strong winds have flooded Venice; here people sit at the table of a bar in flooded St Mark's Square.

The bad weather has triggered "acqua alta" (high water) and 70% of the city has been flooded.

Flooding is common in Venice at this time of year, but it is unusual to see people swim in the city.

Sea levels reached 1.5m (5ft) marking the sixth highest water level since 1872, according to the Ansa news agency.

People ordering coffee have to make sure they wear rubber boots inside this flooded shop.

Shoes and wellies can be seen floating in this shop.