Feb 18 • 09:57 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece To Vima

At the mercy of the bad weather: Floods, landslides, and trees falling everywhere

Greece is facing unprecedented destruction due to extreme weather events causing floods, landslides, and widespread damage across various regions.

Greece is experiencing extraordinary devastation as severe weather conditions lead to floods, landslides, and the falling of trees in multiple locations from the Ionian Islands to Chania, Achaia, and Thessaloniki. Citizens are on high alert due to increasing damage to roads, power outages, and evacuations. Meanwhile, Civil Protection forces are struggling to address these mounting issues and restore normalcy in affected areas. In Thessaloniki, the strong northern winds known as the Vardaris are hitting the region with gusts reaching up to 9 Beaufort. This has resulted in downed trees, damage to vehicles, and power outages in neighborhoods such as Melissochori, Pefka, and Thermis. The fire department has received numerous emergency calls, dealing with over 88 incidents involving fallen trees and 33 for the removal of dangerous objects. Additionally, disruptions were witnessed at the "Macedonia" airport, where some flights were diverted to Athens due to the adverse weather conditions. Coastal regions and islands are also suffering as winds exceed 110 km/h, causing the sea to surge onto the land. Areas such as Paxos and Lefkada are particularly affected, illustrating the vast impact of these weather anomalies across both urban and rural landscapes throughout Greece. As emergency services continue to respond, the government faces a significant challenge in ensuring public safety and restoring infrastructure in the wake of such natural disasters.

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