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Greek Storm Leaves Homes Filled with Mud and Power Outages
natural-disasters3 years ago

Greek Storm Leaves Homes Filled with Mud and Power Outages

Central Greece, particularly the city of Volos, has been hit by a powerful storm named Elias, causing extensive flooding, road destruction, and power outages. The storm comes just weeks after a previous deadly storm that killed 16 people and caused significant damage. Rescuers are conducting operations to save stranded residents, while the search for a missing helicopter pilot is ongoing. The European Union has pledged financial support to Greece for wildfire and flood damage, and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised to rebuild infrastructure to a higher standard. However, some flood victims feel unprotected and criticize the handling of the situation.

Devastating Storm Elias Causes Severe Flooding in Volos, Greece
natural-disasters3 years ago

Devastating Storm Elias Causes Severe Flooding in Volos, Greece

Storm Elias has caused extensive flooding in the central Greek city of Volos, just three weeks after the devastating Storm Daniel. The storm swept away roads, smashed bridges, and left hundreds stranded in mountain villages. The fire service has carried out multiple rescues and evacuations, with more than 250 people already evacuated. The city's mayor described Volos as "turned into a lake," with 80% of the city without power. Authorities have urged residents to stay home and protect themselves.

Greek Villages Devastated by Back-to-Back Storms and Flooding
natural-disasters3 years ago

Greek Villages Devastated by Back-to-Back Storms and Flooding

Storm Elias brought several months-worth of rain to Greece in less than a day, causing flooding, road closures, and the evacuation of thousands of people. This comes just weeks after Storm Daniel killed 17 people in the country. The storm is mainly affecting central Greece, including the hard-hit port city of Volos. Scientists warn that these extreme weather events may become more common due to the climate crisis.