ATHENS, Sept 7 (NNN-AMNA) – Three people died and three others went missing, as a storm hit Greece, it was reported yesterday.
The storm, dubbed “Daniel” by Greek meteorologists, has brought heavy rainfall sweeping the country, from the western part since Monday. It caused extensive flooding on Tuesday and yesterday, in central Greece, forcing the evacuation of settlements.
The bodies of an 87-year-old woman and an 82-year-old man were recovered by firefighters in central Greece, near the cities of Volos and Larissa respectively, yesterday. On Tuesday also near Volos, a shepherd lost his life.
Three men were reported missing on Tuesday and yesterday, in the same region.
Hundreds of homes and businesses have been affected. Farmers and stockbreeders have reported damages, while traffic has also been interrupted, in parts of the national highway connecting Athens to Thessaloniki port city in the north.
During the past 48 hours, the Fire Brigade received 2,421 telephone calls asking for help to evacuate people, pump out waters and remove fallen trees, according to the latest update, mainly in Thessaly region.
The Greek capital also experienced heavy downpour yesterday, that briefly turned parts of main avenues and roads into rivers.
Greek authorities have issued several alerts for citizens, to avoid unnecessary movement and be cautious. The bad weather front is expected to recede by this evening.– NNN-AMNA
