Headline: Greece Hit by Severe Flooding as Storm Elias Unleashes Months-Worth of Rain in One Day
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Location: Greece
The stormy weather continues to wreak havoc in Greece as Storm Elias brings heavy rainfall, dumping several months-worth of rain in less than a day. This comes just weeks after Storm Daniel, which tragically took the lives of 17 people in the country.
Villages across Greece are submerged in water, roads have become impassable, and schools have been forced to close in several municipalities due to the torrential downpour. In response to the crisis, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has mobilized state emergency services and military personnel to provide assistance.
With the weather worsening, the Greek fire service has evacuated more than 3,000 individuals to safer locations. The severity of the storm is highlighted by the European Severe Weather Database, which reports that months-worth of rain fell in the preceding 24 hours. The storm is expected to continue its onslaught, bringing heavy rain, hail, and thunder.
Central Greece, still in the process of recovering from the devastation caused by Storm Daniel, has been particularly affected by Storm Elias. The city of Volos has suffered significant damage, enduring more than 10 times its average September rainfall.
However, the havoc is not limited to Volos. Other cities across Greece are also experiencing heavy rainfall, resulting in flooding in some villages and roads collapsing on the island of Evia. Unfortunately, Greece is not alone in dealing with severe flooding this month, as at least 10 countries and territories have been affected as well.
As the frequency of these extreme weather events increases, scientists have issued warnings that they may become more common due to the climate crisis. This puts pressure on governments to take necessary measures to prepare and mitigate the effects. Greek Environment Minister Theodoros Skylakakis believes that climate change has played a role in the floods caused by Storm Daniel, underscoring the urgency to address the climate crisis.
As Greece struggles to recover from the consecutive storms, the resilience and unity of its people shine through, supported by the efforts of emergency services and the military. As the storms continue to batter the country, the focus remains on providing assistance and relief to those affected, while also addressing the underlying issue of climate change to prevent future calamities.
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