Athens, Greece – Greece is bracing for difficult and turbulent days after authorities declared a state of maximum alert in several regions in anticipation of severe storms that could be the strongest in years. Forecasts predict continuous heavy rain and dangerously high winds, potentially leading to flash floods, power outages, and disruption to traffic in both urban and rural areas.
Emergency teams are working around the clock, and hospitals and rescue centers are on high alert. Authorities have urged citizens to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel, especially in coastal areas and valleys prone to flooding.
Meteorologists warn that these storms could last for several days, with the possibility of landslides in some mountainous regions, leaving Greece on edge amidst widespread anticipation and public anxiety.
Greece on edge: Violent storms batter the country and several regions are on high alert.
Greece is at risk of storms and floods
Medhat Elsheikh
Medhat El-Sheikh, editor-in-chief of the Voice of Emirates News Agency office in Cairo, is a seasoned Egyptian journalist with extensive experience both within Egypt and abroad....
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