Venice floods linked to Climate Change?

(Picture courtesy of Reuters)

Year 6 have just begun to look at Climate Change as their topical issue. We are waking up today to the news that Venice is experiencing the worst floods for 20 years. Is that due to Climate Change or the actual physical position of Venice and the water drainage system which is linked to tides? Look out for the various experts who will try and give an explanation about the reasons for the floods. All I can say is that of all the cities which was going to flood, Venice is probably the best prepared! After all it has a fleet of gondolas already!