US EditionPowerful storm brings flooding to Greek islands Paros and Mykonos
- A powerful storm hit the Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos on Monday, causing widespread flooding and prompting school closures and traffic bans for non-emergency vehicles.
- In Parikia and Naousa on Paros, floodwaters surged through streets, with 13 stranded people rescued by firefighters, while no injuries were reported.
- On Mykonos, excavators cleared paths for floodwaters, and authorities ordered residents to stay indoors.
- Severe weather warnings remain in effect for several islands, with the National Meteorological Service forecasting more heavy rain and thunderstorms until Wednesday morning.
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Heavy storm on the Greek islands leaves a trail of destruction. Schools were closed and street traffic is prohibited
Two hours of rain and there were already floating cars, flooded houses and mud everywhere in the Cyclades archipelago, in the Aegean Sea, one of the places most affected by the storm in Greece.
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Holiday islands are hit by severe flooding - now the mayor wants to declare a state of emergency
Storms have flooded the Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos, sending cars and debris flowing through the streets in several places. On Paros, the tourist towns of Parikia and Naousa are the hardest hit, according to the...
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