The renowned canals in the compact Italian city of Venice are usually threatened by flooding, but now, weeks of dry winter weather have made it impossible for gondolas, water taxis and ambulances to navigate. Concerns over a "never-ending" severe drought come on the heels of another emergency that intensified last summer, which saw less than half the amount of normal snowfall in the Alpine mountains and caused the country’s rivers and lakes to suffer. Pictures show grounded water taxis and low-lying gondolas at the bottom of canals. In channels that act as the city's major "highways," muddied steps that are normally underwater are now visible. Visit the link in bio to learn and see more of the drought’s impact on the canals.