Tragedy has taken root in Greece following torrential downpours that triggered catastrophic flash flooding, claiming the life of at least one person.
In the coastal city of Volos, nestled snugly against the port, the volume of rainfall recorded in the span of 24 hours has matched the level the city typically experiences throughout the entirety of autumn. Local experts confirm this astonishing precipitation anomaly.
In response to the drastic weather events, Volos Mayor Achilleas Beos implored people to exercise utmost caution. Upon visiting the waterlogged areas in the city, Beos advised city dwellers to curtail any non-essential movement. Sending out a strong advisory, the mayor impressed upon the citizens to remain at homes in order to facilitate the operation of their rescue equipment and machinery.
The menacing power of the flood carried over to the island of Skiathos as well. Here, the violent flood waters transformed the usually serene streets into turbulent channels, yanking along everything in their path. Plants and vehicles alike fell prey to the zealous currents as they were unceremoniously dragged along by the flood surge. The ascendancy of the calamitous weather continues to exert its toll on the populace, as Greece reels under its impact.