In brief
Two lives have been claimed by severe weather conditions as Storm Bora unleashes devastating rains and winds across Greece, particularly affecting the islands and the northern mainland.
While the island of Rhodes braced for relentless rainfall, accumulating over 30 centimeters since Saturday, the island of Lemnos faced tragic losses. Flooding severely impacted roads and infrastructure, prompting local officials to urge evacuations. Among the deceased, a 70-year-old man in Kontias died while attempting to secure his property, while another victim drowned after being swept away near a dam. Meanwhile, local officials announced a ban on vehicle movement in Rhodes due to impassable roads, with numerous rescue operations underway as rushing waters trapped several residents.In Thessaloniki, strong winds exceeding 80km/h caused power outages and disruptions to transport systems, including the Thessaloniki-Athens railway. Amid reports of ship collisions in the port area due to high winds, the Greek National Meteorological Service warns that the conditions may continue to escalate, putting additional regions of the country at risk. The mayor of Rhodes has formally requested government intervention to declare a state of emergency in response to the situation.As the storm progresses, authorities are on high alert, monitoring the impacts on vulnerable communities across various regions of Greece.
