In Messinia, a wall of a residential house collapsed due to heavy rainfall, with no injuries or fatalities reported, largely due to the absence of occupants at the time of the incident.
In a fortunate turn of events, a wall of a residential house in the neighborhood of 'Kremalas' in Messinia collapsed on Friday afternoon as a result of heavy and sustained rainfall. According to reports, the incident occurred shortly after 5 PM, and fortunately, the occupants were not inside the house at the time, nor were there any pedestrians passing by, which helped avert any potential disaster.
Emergency services, including the police and the fire department, were quickly notified, and the area was cordoned off for safety precautions. The municipality of Messinia is set to remove the debris the following day and conduct an on-site inspection to evaluate the structural integrity of the building and determine what measures should be taken to remove the hazard. This incident contributes to a series of problems caused by severe weather events in the wider region, with authorities remaining on high alert.
This event underscores the impact of extreme weather conditions on infrastructure and the importance of taking immediate safety measures. As heavy rainfall persists in the region, local authorities are being proactive to assess potential risks and ensure community safety against similar incidents in the future.
