Climate Change
Over 100 persons rescued as flood hits Greece
No fewer than 100 people were rescued from floods in Greece as a storm hit the country overnight until the early hours of Thursday, officials said.
This development comes weeks after floods left 17 dead.
The fire department said it had helped around 250 people in the region surrounding Volos, where a curfew was imposed Wednesday as Storm Elias made landfall.
The storm also affected the island of Evia, causing emergency travel restrictions in the island’s north.
Earlier in September, central Greece was ravaged by Storm Daniel’s torrential rain, which killed 17 people, wrecked crops, and killed tens of thousands of farm animals across a huge area in the heart of Greece’s agricultural production.
Faced with a barrage of criticism for what appears to be a failure of coordination between the army and civil protection in the hours after the accident, the government has offered more than two billion euros ($2.1 billion) in rehabilitation money.
EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski will visit Thessaly’s central region on October 5, according to Avgenakis.
midlaj
September 30, 2023 at 8:11 am
The recurring floods in Greece and their devastating impact are deeply concerning. The rescue efforts are commendable, but it’s essential for authorities to focus on better coordination and preparedness to mitigate future disasters. The financial commitment for rehabilitation is a step in the right direction, emphasizing the need for comprehensive disaster management strategies. Climate change is exacerbating such events, highlighting the urgency of addressing environmental issues on a global scale.