The death toll from fierce storms battering Italy has risen to at least 11.<br />Powerful winds of up to 180 kilometers an hour and heavy rain have already flooded almost two-thirds of Venice.<br />The wild weather is not just affecting Italy but other parts of Europe. <br />Tens of thousands of homes in France and Croatia are without power due to strong storms. <br />Mountainous regions in Italy and France are covered in thick snow, leaving hundreds of drivers and tourists stranded. <br />
