Severe storms have battered several Greek islands, including popular tourist destinations Paros, Mykonos, and Crete, causing widespread flooding and chaos. Torrential rain turned streets into rivers, sweeping away cars and debris, and prompting school closures and traffic bans. The Civil Protection Service issued emergency alerts, and the Hellenic National Meteorological Agency warned of continued hazardous weather. The storm has disrupted travel and raised safety concerns for both locals and tourists. Authorities are working to clear the damage and restore normalcy as the region braces for more rain.
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Torrential Rain Brings Flooding to Greek Islands
A powerful storm wreaked havoc on Greece’s Cyclades islands on Monday, March 31, causing severe flooding that prompted traffic bans and school closures.The Civil Protection Service issued an emergency alert on Monday evening,
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'Biblical disaster' flooding hits top Greek holiday islands as roads turn into raging rivers and cars are swept away after 'extreme' rainstorm
Dark skies loomed overhead and heavy rain quickly turned the streets into torrents, with footage showing cars being swept away in the deluge.
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Terrifying moment European holiday island is swamped by torrential rain as cars swept away in raging floods
THIS is the terrifying moment a European holiday hotspot is left swamped by torrential rain and intense flash floods. A powerful storm triggered widespread panic in the region with schools shut
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