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Torrential rain and hail caused widespread flooding in the southern Greek city, prompting emergency response measures, traffic diversions, and the closure of all local schools for safety reasons
Greece’s vice president outlines measures to address extreme weather in the capital, reflects on strained EU–US relations and regional diplomacy, and presents reforms aimed at simplifying everyday interactions between citizens and the state
Flash flooding caused by hours of intense rainfall has devastated parts of southern Athens, damaging roads, vehicles, and homes, as emergency crews work to restore access in one of the hardest-hit municipalities
Unprecedented rainfall transformed streets into torrents, sweeping away debris from the mountains and claiming the life of a 56-year-old woman, while authorities work to clear the city
Human interventions also disrupt natural watercourses, creating flood hotspots nationwide
Western Attica towns, including Mandra, face heavy flooding again from Storm Byron. Experts point to extreme rainfall, sudden water surges, and debris-filled streams as key factors, highlighting the limits of existing flood protection efforts
Heavy rainfall and storms have wreaked havoc across northwestern Greece, particularly in Corfu and the Epirus region, causing floods, landslides, and widespread disruption. Authorities remain on high alert as six municipalities are under a state of emergency
A massive sinkhole up to eight meters deep shocked residents of Fytia, with experts linking it to heavy rains.
Urgent measures include works on the Illisos River, initially a tributary of Kifissos, to increase drainage capacity in case of flood.
Rain and flooding hit the areas of Faliraki and Kalythia, and then spread to southern Rhodes and the city of Rhodes.
Parnitha Avenue remained closed beyond the casino area, while Karamanlis Avenue, also experienced heavy rainfall.
The judge cited officials’ negligence in the disaster that claimed 25 lives
Attica Region authorities say maintenance of Kifissos River is part of a flood prevention plan for the wider Athens area.
The European Commission is taking Greece to court for failure to update its flood risk management plans despite last year’s destruction.