Heavy rain triggers flooding across Aegean islands and Volos
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have caused flooding problems on the Greek islands of Rhodes, Samos and Kalymnos, as well as in the coastal city of Volos, prompting dozens of emergency calls to the Fire Service on Monday.
Samos recorded the highest number of incidents, with 28 calls for assistance, including 10 requests to pump water from flooded properties.
In the Dodecanese, authorities received 18 calls. On Rhodes, firefighters responded to three flooding incidents, one fallen tree and two requests to transfer people to safe locations. On Kalymnos, crews handled one flooding incident and one fallen tree.
In Volos, the Fire Service received 12 calls, including seven requests to pump out floodwater and two involving fallen trees.
Fire Service vehicles equipped to deal with flooding and other emergencies have been deployed across the affected areas.
Orange weather warning for several regions
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued an orange warning for locally heavy rain and thunderstorms, with unsettled conditions expected to continue through Monday, November 2.
On Monday, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast in the Ionian Islands, Epirus, western Central Greece and western and southern parts of the Peloponnese, particularly from the afternoon onwards. The Dodecanese may also experience intermittent severe weather until late at night.
Central and eastern Macedonia, as well as the northern and eastern Aegean islands, were among the areas facing particularly difficult conditions on Sunday.
Hail and further flooding possible
Meteorologists warn that some areas could also experience hailstorms, while continued rainfall may increase the risk of further flooding.
Authorities are urging residents to remain cautious, avoid flooded roads and follow official weather and emergency service announcements as severe weather continues across parts of the country.
Source:AMNA
