As Greece grapples with the aftermath of Storm Bora, the national response has escalated amidst rising fatalities and significant infrastructural damage.
Storm Bora Wreaks Havoc in Greece, Leaving Two Confirmed Dead
Storm Bora Wreaks Havoc in Greece, Leaving Two Confirmed Dead
Gale-force winds and torrential downpours lead to a devastating state of emergency in Rhodes and surrounding areas.
The mayor of Rhodes has urgently requested a state of emergency declaration following the aftermath of Storm Bora, which has already claimed the lives of two men. Torrential rains have inundated parts of Greece, with Rhodes being one of the hardest-hit areas, experiencing over 30cm of rain since Saturday.
The fatalities occurred on the island of Lemnos, where raging floods severely affected transport routes and buildings. Residents have been urged to evacuate their homes in fear of impending dam overflow. The deceased include a 70-year-old who tragically fell while attempting to clear his property and a 57-year-old farmer who succumbed to drowning after being swept away while attempting to free his car stuck in mud.
With the situation dubbed "dramatic" by those on the ground, Rhodes is now facing an enforced 24-hour vehicle movement ban due to impassable roads and collapsed bridges in several regions, including Kallithea and Faliraki. Marginally affected areas like Thessaloniki report similar challenges, with strong winds severing electricity supplies and delaying transport services.
Regional officials have acknowledged the enormity of the disaster, with the Greek National Meteorological Service forecasting that the extreme weather will continue to affect many areas across the country, including northern Aegean regions and parts of central Macedonia. Authorities remain vigilant as Storm Bora shows no signs of abating before early Tuesday.
The fatalities occurred on the island of Lemnos, where raging floods severely affected transport routes and buildings. Residents have been urged to evacuate their homes in fear of impending dam overflow. The deceased include a 70-year-old who tragically fell while attempting to clear his property and a 57-year-old farmer who succumbed to drowning after being swept away while attempting to free his car stuck in mud.
With the situation dubbed "dramatic" by those on the ground, Rhodes is now facing an enforced 24-hour vehicle movement ban due to impassable roads and collapsed bridges in several regions, including Kallithea and Faliraki. Marginally affected areas like Thessaloniki report similar challenges, with strong winds severing electricity supplies and delaying transport services.
Regional officials have acknowledged the enormity of the disaster, with the Greek National Meteorological Service forecasting that the extreme weather will continue to affect many areas across the country, including northern Aegean regions and parts of central Macedonia. Authorities remain vigilant as Storm Bora shows no signs of abating before early Tuesday.
