🌊 Venice's Streets Vanish Under Water: Mestre Hit by Sudden Floods On August 21, 2025, powerful thunderstorms swept through the Veneto region, turning Mestre’s streets into rivers. The sudden downpour overwhelmed drainage systems, flooded underpasses, halted rail services, and left hundreds without power. Authorities responded to over 230 emergencies as cars floated and homes were inundated. This extreme event highlights growing climate instability — even in places long familiar with water. #Ve