The death toll from catastrophic floods that hit central Greece this week has risen to 15, firefighters still involved in rescue operations have announced.
The body of a 42-year-old man was found at sea in the Pelion area by the Coast Guard, adding to the previous death record. The man was listed as missing, according to fire officials. Firefighters reported: “From the morning of Tuesday, September 5, to the morning of Sunday, September 10, a total of 4,250 people were rescued and brought to safety.” Two people are still reported missing.
In Volos, a region of Magnesia about 300 kilometers north of Athens, water supply problems remain. “This water is not drinkable,” warned Greece’s health ministry, which recorded cases of gastroenteritis.
Storm Daniel, classified as an “extreme” phenomenon due to the amount of precipitation in 24 hours, hit the Magnesia region on Monday and Tuesday, especially its capital city of Volos and the town of Pelion, before devastation in December 2019 arrival. Wednesday in the nearby towns of Kardica and Trikala. (special)