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“Follow ‘112 Greece’ on Twitter for official updates.” Greeks have been pointed in the direction of emergency services (AFP via Getty Images) More storms forecast for flood-hit areas of Greece
Widespread flooding in central Greece left at least six people dead, six missing and dozens trapped, with severe rainstorms feeding raging torrents that burst dams, washed away roads and bridges ...
The death toll from severe flooding in central Greece rose to 10 people Friday, while another four remained missing, the country's civil protection minister said. Rescue crews in helicopters and ...
Greece’s weather service said the Pilion region was forecast to receive about 650 to 700 millimeters (25.5 to 27.5 inches) of rain over Tuesday and Wednesday, while 550-600 millimeters were ...
In October 2022, Crete, the largest island of Greece was hit by destructive floods. [1] The floods were triggered by a large thunderstorm and heavy rains. [ 2 ] Two fatalities were reported along with 150 millimetres (5.9 in) of rain falling within less 12 hours.
A flooded street in Larissa, Greece Since the rainfall started, the Copernicus Programme 's Rapid Mapping Service was activated for the flood zone in Greece, in which analysis of the Sentinel-1 data from 7 September revealed an estimated flood area of around 73,000 hectares (180,000 acres). [ 35 ]
The floods have caused damage over 700 square kilometers (270 square miles) in Greece’s central farming belt, according to the European Union’s satellite and earth observation agency, Copernicus.
In the winter months, the Evrotas is prone to flooding. On 24 November 2005 heavy floods damaged buildings and stranded automobiles in the streets, and harmed orchards, including the valley's famous orange and olive groves. The floods affected many villages along the valley as well as the town of Gytheio; 170 km 2 (66 sq mi) of land was ruined.