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Thousands Feared Dead From Floods in Libya

Mediterranean Storm Daniel, which caused destruction in Greece, moved to Libya where floods swept away entire neighborhoods and wrecked homes in multiple coastal towns in the east of the North African nation. As many as 2,000 people were feared dead,...

Greece Seeks EU Help as Death Toll From Floods Climbs to 16

Greece has asked for EU assistance after devasting floods in the region of Thessaly claimed the lives of at least 16 people and destroyed a large part of the agriculture in the region. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sent a...

Greece Floods: Death Toll Rises to 14 as Rescue Continues

The death toll from Greece's devastating flooding has risen to fourteen, following the discovery of two more bodies. The severe weather conditions in Thessaly were caused by the storm Daniel. Earlier it was reported that a twelfth dead person had...

At Least 10 Dead After Storm and Floods in Central Greece

Ten people have died as a result of floods caused by Storm Daniel in central Greece, while another four remain missing in Volos and Mt. Pilio, Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Friday. The Minister said...

Thousands Trapped in Central Greece Due to Floods

Thousands of people are trapped in several villages and tourist resorts of Mt. Pelion, central Greece following the torrential rains and the floods in Thessaly. Reports say that the infrastructure and the road network have been destroyed especially in the...

Floods in Greece: 9 Dead, City of Larissa Under Threat, Villages Evacuated

The city of Larissa in Central Greece is under threat from the floods as the death count in Thessaly on Friday has reached nine. The latest victim is a 69-year-old man who had been missing since Thursday night. His body...

The World Has Just Experienced the Hottest Summer on Record

The scorching heat waves persisting in various regions of the world have led scientists to declare that this summer has been the hottest on record, and the deviation from previous records is substantial. Based on data collected by the European...

Floods in Greece: 6 Dead as Thessaly Turns Into a Giant Lake

Hundreds are stranded due to the unprecedented floods in Greece. In the dramatic photo above is the agonizing moment a father, his two sons, and the family dog swam to their safety as floods turned the village of Palamas...

Devastating Storm Hits Athens, Causing Floods and Chaos

Storm Daniel, which has been raging in Greece the last several days, has hit the capital city of Athens, causing flooding and chaos on streets. Over the past 24 hours, the storm has reached the country's largest city, bringing...

Three Dead, Three Missing from the Floods in Central Greece

The death toll from the floods following torrential rains in central Greece has reached three, while at least three people are missing. The hardest hit areas are Thessaly and in particular the city of Volos, Mt. Pilion, and the...

Two Dead From Floods Following Torrential Rain in Central Greece

At least two people have lost their lives due to the floods in Greece. One man was found dead and hundreds of houses and roads were flooded in a the port city of Volos in Central Greece by Tuesday...

Greece Braces for Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms After Massive Wildfire

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are hitting parts of Greece on Monday after firefighters managed to contain the massive wildfire in Evros. The cold weather front, which will bring strong rains and winds as well as frequent thunderstorms, will take most...

Frozen Antarctica Walloped by Climate Extremes, Scientists Find

In the faraway land of Antarctica, known as one of the loneliest spots on our planet, researchers are uncovering broken temperature records and noticing a rise in both the size and frequency of unusual weather events. A recent study published...

Mediterranean Leaders Unite to Fight Climate Crisis

Presidents of Mediterranean nations Greece, Italy, Croatia, Malta, Portugal and Slovenia have issued a joint statement calling for urgent action to address the dangers posed by the climate crisis. In their appeal, the presidents noted the severity of the climate...

July 2023 Among Warmest on Record in Greece

July 2023 was one of the warmest on record in Greece according to the fifty-two weather stations operated by the National Observatory of Athens weather service, meteo.gr. Average maximum temperatures in July were considerably higher than averages in the years...