Greece: Storms ease but flood risk remains high amid rising river levels

The two storms, Daniel and Elias, struck central Greece and the island of Evia over three weeks in September.

Published on: Sep 29, 2023 4:56 PM IST

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Bad weather eased in central Greece on Friday leaving widespread flooding and infrastructure damage across the farming region that has been battered by two powerful storms in less than a month.  (AFP)

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Despite the improving weather Friday, the risk of additional flooding remains high in several central cities and towns as river banks are vulnerable to high water levels, authorities said.  (AFP)

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The first storm left 16 people dead, killed several hundred thousand farm animals and damaged highways, secondary roads and the rail network.  (AFP)

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The government said more than 2 billion euros (USD 2.1 billion) in damage had been caused before the latest storm hit.   (AFP)

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It has promised residents emergency aid while seeking financial assistance from the European Union.  (AFP)

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This aerial photograph taken on September 29 shows the flooded village Sotirio after Storm Elias hit the region central Greece.  (AFP)

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A local resident cleans the entrance of her house after the Storm Elias in village Sotirio, central Greece. (AFP)

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Hundreds of people were rescued from floods in Greece overnight and early on September 28, 2023, officials said, as a new storm hit the country just weeks after floods left 17 dead.  (AFP)

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The fire service said it had assisted over 250 people in the region surrounding the central city of Volos, where a curfew was declared September 27 as Storm Elias made landfall.  (AFP)