turned streets into deadly rivers, tore down buildings and bridges and left whole villages submerged., killing at least 14 people across the three countries, including four in Greece.
The downpour has lasted days, but is expected to weaken from Thursday afternoon, according to Greece’s meteorological service. Rescue operations are now underway to try to reach those left stranded by the floodwaters, which have exceeded two meters in some parts of the country. “The villages of Proastio, Agia Triada, as well as the villages of Palamas, Megala Kalyvia and Kalogriana, are blocked, the waters are at a great height and superhuman efforts are being made to approach and free the residents,” said Kikilias.
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