• Menu
  • Menu
  • News
  • Subscribe now
    Digital subscription Print subscription ePaper subscription
  • Logout
Digital subscription
Print subscription
ePaper subscription
Trending
UAE holidays 2024 Corporate Tax News on WhatsApp The Kurator COP28
  • Latest News
  • UAE
    • People
    • Science
    • Government
    • Education
    • Crime
    • Emergencies
    • Environment
      • COP28
    • Health
      • Why Worry
    • Transport
    • Weather
    • Sultan Al Neyadi
  • Living In UAE
    • Visa+Immigration
    • Housing
    • Phone+Internet
    • Banking
    • Transport
    • Health
    • Education
    • Relocate
    • Reader Queries
    • Safety+Security
  • Business
    • Banking & Insurance
    • Aviation
      • Dubai Airshow
    • Property
    • Tax News
    • Corporate Tax
    • Analysis
    • Travel & Tourism
    • Markets
    • Retail
    • Corporate News
    • Tech
    • Auto
  • Best Buys
    • Electronics
    • Home and Kitchen
    • Offers
    • Consumables
    • Lifestyle
  • Your Money
    • Saving and Investment
    • Budget Living
    • Taxation
    • Expert Columns
    • Community Tips
    • Cryptocurrency
  • Food
    • Cooking and Cuisines
    • Guide to Cooking
    • Videos
  • Friday
    • Beauty
    • Wellbeing
    • Art & People
    • Home
    • Friday Partner
  • Games
    • Daily Crossword
    • Sudoku
    • Word Search
    • Spell It
    • Play
  • Podcasts
  • World
    • Gulf
      • Bahrain
      • Kuwait
      • Oman
      • Qatar
      • Saudi
      • Yemen
    • Mena
    • Europe
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • Philippines
    • Australia-New Zealand
    • Corrections
  • Opinion
    • Columnists
    • Editorials
    • Letters
    • From the Editors
  • Special Reports
  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Learning & Play
    • Child Health
    • For Mums & Dads
    • Ask Us
    • Games
  • UAE Success Stories
  • Magical Dubai
    • Dubai Life
    • Live the Luxury
    • Culture and History
    • Adventure
    • Staying Connected
  • Photos
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
  • Sport
    • UAE Sport
    • Cricket
      • IPL
        • Chennai
        • Delhi
        • Punjab
        • Kolkata
        • Mumbai
        • Rajasthan
        • Bangalore
        • Hyderabad
        • Gujarat
        • Lucknow
        • Live Scores
        • Point Table
        • Top Scorers
      • ICC
      • ICC World Cup 2023
        • Live Scores
        • Top Scorers
        • Point Table
        • Schedule
    • Motorsport
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Golf in UAE
      • UAE
      • World
      • Photos & Videos
      • Course Reviews
      • Learn to Play
      • Gear
  • Entertainment
    • Hollywood
    • Bollywood
    • South Indian
    • Arab Celebs
    • Music
    • OTT
  • Going Out
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
    • Health+Fitness
    • Community
    • Fashion
  • GN Reach
  • Tech
    • Electronics
      • Gitex Global 2023
    • Gaming
    • Media
    • Gitex Global 2023
  • Videos
    • How-To
    • Best Of Bollywood
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Business
    • Sport
    • Community
    • Technology
  • GN Focus
    • Special Features
  • Know Plan Go
  • The Kurator
    • Life
    • Luxury
    • Style
  • Gold-Forex
  • Gratuity Calculator
  • Notifications
  • Gold/Forex
  • Prayer Times
  • Cinema Listing
  • GN Store
  • About Gulf News
  • Contact us
  • Work with us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Reach by GN
  • GN Focus
  • Gulf News epaper
  • Sitemap
  • Have your say
  • Printing Services
  • © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2023. All rights reserved.
    Photos: Flooded homes, streets as another storm hits battered central Greece

    Photos

    Login / Sign Up
    Logout
    Saturday, December 2, 2023
    Gold / Forex

    Photos News

    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
    All Sections

    Photos: Flooded homes, streets as another storm hits battered central Greece

    More than 250 people have been evacuated from the area since Storm Elias struck


    Published:  September 28, 2023 14:55 Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor  and  with inputs from Reuters
    Follow us

    1 of 12
    2023-09-27T171934Z_841946610_RC23H3A94NGM_RTRMADP_3_EUROPE-WEATHER-GREECE-STORM
    Volos: Torrential rain battered central Greece, flooding streets, homes and businesses in the city of Volos just three weeks after devastating Storm Daniel killed 16 people in the wider region. Image Credit: Reuters
    2 of 12
    2023-09-28T121701Z_1757998822_RC2MH3AHU405_RTRMADP_3_EUROPE-WEATHER-GREECE-STORM-(Read-Only)
    More than 250 people have been evacuated from the area since Storm Elias struck on Wednesday afternoon, the fire brigade said on Thursday, adding that it had so far received 1,200 calls for help. Image Credit: Reuters
    3 of 12
    2023-09-27T172349Z_130608249_RC24H3A44XAP_RTRMADP_3_EUROPE-WEATHER-GREECE-STORM
    The storm hit Volos with rain so heavy that water levels in the city and its suburbs rose rapidly in a few hours. A nearby stream overflowed, adding to the flooding. Image Credit: Reuters
    4 of 12
    2023-09-27T180623Z_1835107498_RC24H3A44Y3S_RTRMADP_3_EUROPE-WEATHER-GREECE-STORM
    The mayor of Volos said that by Wednesday night, power outages caused by the storm and flooding had plunged 80% of the city into darkness. Authorities have stopped all vehicles from going onto the roads. "People can't stand this anymore. I cannot understand nature's rage. Protect yourselves," said Mayor Achilleas Beos, urging people to stay home. Image Credit: Reuters
    5 of 12
    2023-09-28T071745Z_1650755527_RC2IH3AWXVDR_RTRMADP_3_EUROPE-WEATHER-GREECE-STORM
    By Thursday morning, the storm had moved towards the island of Evia, a fire brigade official said. Some villages in northern Evia have been ordered to evacuate, state ERT TV said. Image Credit: Reuters
    6 of 12
    2023-09-28T072814Z_355706325_RC2HH3A497LE_RTRMADP_3_EUROPE-WEATHER-GREECE-STORM
    Storm Elias is the second major storm to hit the region since Daniel, the most intense storm to hit Greece since records began in 1930, battered the region for three days earlier in September. Image Credit: Reuters
    7 of 12
    2023-09-28T073313Z_850167675_RC2HH3AWKPNJ_RTRMADP_3_EUROPE-WEATHER-GREECE-STORM
    Many Volos residents said the authorities were still dealing with the aftermath of Daniel and had not been adequately prepared for another storm. Image Credit: Reuters
    8 of 12
    2023-09-28T073314Z_11656132_RC2HH3AR2ITZ_RTRMADP_3_EUROPE-WEATHER-GREECE-STORM
    Daniel turned central Greece into an inland sea, flooding homes, damaging road infrastructure and farms near Volos, Karditsa and Larissa. Image Credit: Reuters
    9 of 12
    2023-09-28T073314Z_1339717146_RC2HH3A9PJF5_RTRMADP_3_EUROPE-WEATHER-GREECE-STORM
    Tens of thousands of animals drowned and crops were washed away, and residents of the flooded areas are still struggling to recover from the impact. Image Credit: Reuters
    10 of 12
    2023-09-28T085032Z_720510990_RC2IH3APSDDP_RTRMADP_3_EUROPE-WEATHER-GREECE-STORM
    Storm Daniel also wrought devastation across the Mediterranean, moving from Greece to Libya, where over 2,500 died in a huge flood in the city of Derna. Image Credit: Reuters
    11 of 12
    2023-09-27T172348Z_1702923610_RC24H3AQ8FKT_RTRMADP_3_EUROPE-WEATHER-GREECE-STORM
    A view of a flooded area in the centre of the city of Volos as storm Elias hits the area. Image Credit: Reuters
    12 of 12
    564788-01-02-(Read-Only)
    A member of the public walks past a car partially buried in mud after Storm Elias hit the region, in Agria, central Greece. Image Credit: AFP

    Trending

    • COP28 in UAE: Day two in pictures

      COP28 in UAE: Day two in pictures


    • First day of COP28: Dubai welcomes world to Expo City

      First day of COP28: Dubai welcomes world to Expo City


    • Photos: UAE President receives world leaders at COP28

      Photos: UAE President receives world leaders at COP28


    • e& starts 3-day weekends - What are the benefits?

      e& starts 3-day weekends - What are the benefits?


    • Ranveer Singh enjoys a fanboy moment with Sharon Stone

      Ranveer Singh enjoys a fanboy moment with Sharon Stone


    • In photos: Dubai prepares to host COP28 at Expo City

      In photos: Dubai prepares to host COP28 at Expo City

    Latest In

    • A bowl of yoghurt daily may help boost mental health

      9 minutes ago

    • Long Covid patients may suffer chest pain, other issues

      17 minutes ago

    • Messi leaves door open to 2026 World Cup

      47 minutes ago

    • Zayed Sustainability Prize winners honoured at COP28


    • 80 Gaza hostages released, who are the remaining 137?


    Go back to top
    Network links:
    • GN Store
    • About Gulf News
    • Contact us
    • Work with us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Advertise with us
    • Reach by GN
    • GN Focus
    • Gulf News epaper
    • Sitemap
    • Have your say
    • Printing Services
    Find us on Social
    © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2023. All rights reserved.
    This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.
    Share on Facebook
    Share on Twitter
    Share on Whatsapp
    Share on Mail
    Share on LinkedIn
    Copy link
    Follow on Whatsapp
    Follow on Google
    Follow on Telegram
    Close
    Gulf News

    Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News

    We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

    Subscribe No Thanks
    Continue reading Gulf News
    Dear Reader, please register to read gulfnews.com

    Dear Reader,

    This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without.

    Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com

    Create your account
    or login if you already have one
    First name is required.
    Last name is required.
    Please enter a valid email address.
    Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number
    Passwords do not match

    By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

    Login your account
    New to Gulf News? Sign up now
    Please enter your email address.
    Please enter your password.

    Forgot password

    or