Flash floods kill 15 in Athens; Greek PM Alexis Tsipras declares national mourning
7 years, 4 months ago

Flash floods kill 15 in Athens; Greek PM Alexis Tsipras declares national mourning

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Flash floods caused by heavy rain have killed at least 15 people and caused destruction in Greece Athens: Flash floods caused by heavy rain have killed at least 15 people and caused destruction in Greece. Bad weather has hit parts of Greece for about a week, but particularly heavy rain overnight caused the sudden flooding, for which locals said they were unprepared. The region’s deputy governor, Yiannis Vassileiou, told the broadcaster that emergency services had been prepared for poor weather, but then “the Niagara Falls came down and could not be stopped”. Prime Minister Tsipras said that declaring a period of national mourning was “the least we can do”.

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Greek party towns devastated by flash floods as Storm Bora destroys roads and bridges after claiming the lives of three people
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Greek party towns devastated by flash floods as Storm Bora destroys roads and bridges after claiming the lives of three people

Daily Mail  

A Greek party town has been left devastated by flash floods as Storm Bora - which has claimed the lives of three people - wipes out roads and bridges. Rhodes has been left covered in mud and debris after the deadly storm battered Greece over the weekend, and over 30cm of rain fell over the popular tourist island. A drone …

Spain Flash Floods Kill 214, Government Launches Biggest Recovery Operation
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain Flash Floods Kill 214, Government Launches Biggest Recovery Operation

India Today  

A devastating series of flash floods in Spain has resulted in the loss of 214 lives, with dozens still missing. The government has launched the biggest recovery operation in Spain in peacetime, with 5,000 additional army troops and 2,500 soldiers deployed to assist in the search and clean-up efforts. Rescuers have found a woman alive after three days trapped in …

At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain
4 months, 4 weeks ago

At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain

LA Times  

A woman looks out from her balcony as vehicles are trapped in the street during flooding in Valencia, Spain, on Wednesday. Flash floods in Spain turned village streets into rivers, ruined homes, disrupted transportation and killed at least 95 people in the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory. Spain’s national weather service said it rained …

Death toll from flooding in central Greece rises to 10
1 year, 6 months ago

Death toll from flooding in central Greece rises to 10

Al Jazeera  

Four remain missing as torrential rains from Monday evening to Thursday forced thousands to be evacuated. The death toll from severe flooding in central Greece has risen to 10 people, while another four remained missing, the country’s civil protection minister said. “The situation is tragic,” Larissa resident Ioanna Gana told Greece’s Open television channel, adding that water levels in her …

Europe floods – live: 13 killed as extreme weather hits Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
1 year, 6 months ago

Europe floods – live: 13 killed as extreme weather hits Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria

The Independent  

✕ Close Flood water gushes down Skiathos road as intense rain hits Greece For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and …

Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria floods: Death toll rises after fierce storms hit all three countries
1 year, 6 months ago

Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria floods: Death toll rises after fierce storms hit all three countries

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The death toll from severe …

At least 5 people killed as rainstorms, floods hit Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria
1 year, 6 months ago

At least 5 people killed as rainstorms, floods hit Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria

Al Jazeera  

Four people killed in Turkey and Bulgaria and one killed in Greece following flash flooding, with several still missing. At least five people have been killed in torrential rainstorms and flooding in Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria, including two people who were washed away when floodwaters swept through a camping ground in Turkey’s northwestern province. In Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, heavy …

Heavy rainstorms trigger flooding in Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria
1 year, 6 months ago

Heavy rainstorms trigger flooding in Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria

Al Jazeera  

Fierce rainstorms have battered Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, triggering flooding that caused at least eight deaths, including two holidaymakers swept away by a torrent that raged through a campsite in northwestern Turkey. In Greece, police banned traffic in the central town of Volos, the nearby mountain region of Pilion and the resort island of Skiathos as record rainfall caused at …

Torrential rains kill at least 11 people in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
1 year, 6 months ago

Torrential rains kill at least 11 people in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria

Al Jazeera  

Severe rainstorms lash parts of Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, prompting floods and landslides. An 87-year-old woman missing since Tuesday was found dead on Wednesday in the village of Paltsi in Magnesia, fire department spokesman Yannis Artopios told public broadcaster Ert. Turkey A flash flood at a campsite in northwestern Turkey near the border with Bulgaria killed at least four people …

At least 7 people die as severe rainstorms trigger flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
1 year, 6 months ago

At least 7 people die as severe rainstorms trigger flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Fierce rainstorms battered neighboring Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria on Tuesday, triggering flooding that caused at least seven deaths, including two holidaymakers swept away by a torrent that raged through a campsite in northwestern Turkey. In Greece, police banned traffic in the central town of Volos, the nearby mountain region of Pilion and the resort island of Skiathos …

At least 5 people die as severe rainstorms trigger flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
1 year, 6 months ago

At least 5 people die as severe rainstorms trigger flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fierce rainstorms battered neighboring Greece, …

Severe rainstorm triggers flooding in central Greece, 1 man dies. Police order a traffic ban
1 year, 6 months ago

Severe rainstorm triggers flooding in central Greece, 1 man dies. Police order a traffic ban

The Independent  

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Torrential rain and flash floods ravage Slovenia, killing at least 3 people and forcing evacuations
1 year, 7 months ago

Torrential rain and flash floods ravage Slovenia, killing at least 3 people and forcing evacuations

The Independent  

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Floods kill 14 in Turkish earthquake-battered provinces
2 years ago

Floods kill 14 in Turkish earthquake-battered provinces

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Floods caused by torrential rains hit two Turkish provinces that were devastated by last month’s catastrophic earthquake, killing at least 14 people and increasing the misery for thousands who were left homeless, officials said Wednesday. Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said rescue teams were still searching for five people reported missing in three locations, after the flash floods …

In Pictures: Flash floods in northern Turkey kill six
4 years, 7 months ago

In Pictures: Flash floods in northern Turkey kill six

Al Jazeera  

Flash floods in Turkey’s northern Black Sea region have killed six people and search-and-rescue efforts are continuing for 10 others who are missing. “God willing, we will overcome the damage and destruction here rapidly.” Turkey’s Humanitarian Relief Foundation said it had sent a team for search-and-rescue operations and teams in other provinces were also on alert. Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu …

Greece wildfires: Scores killed near Athens, officials say
6 years, 8 months ago

Greece wildfires: Scores killed near Athens, officials say

Al Jazeera  

Three days of mourning declared as death toll from forest fires in several places around the Greek capital hits 74. At least 74 people have died and scores more injured as wildfires tore through woodland and villages around the Greek capital, Athens, local officials said. The death toll rose sharply on Tuesday after 26 bodies were found near the harbour …

Athens flash floods: 21 dead; one missing as water engulfs areas of Greece's capital
7 years, 4 months ago

Athens flash floods: 21 dead; one missing as water engulfs areas of Greece's capital

Firstpost  

The death toll from flash floods near Athens last week has risen to 21, with one more person still missing Athens: The death toll from flash floods near Athens last week has risen to 21, with one more person still missing, officials said Tuesday. The body of a truck driver was recovered at a municipal vehicle lot in Mandra, the …

Greece: Flash flooding kills at least 14 people near Athens
7 years, 4 months ago

Greece: Flash flooding kills at least 14 people near Athens

The Independent  

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At least 20 dead as storms, flash floods lash Skopje in Macedonia
8 years, 7 months ago

At least 20 dead as storms, flash floods lash Skopje in Macedonia

ABC  

Fierce storms packing strong winds and torrential rains killed at least 20 people overnight in Macedonia's capital of Skopje, the country's Health Minister says. Key points: At least 20 dead after storms lash Skopje, about 100 others injured One month's worth of rain fell in one night Water levels reached up to 1.5 metres The freak weather included winds blowing …

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