Fatalities mount as Storm Bora leaves trail of destruction in Greece

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A man was found dead on the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece after Storm Bora unleashed torrential rain and landslides across the region.

Local reports suggest the man’s vehicle overturned and fell into a ditch while he tried to avoid falling rocks caused by landslides.

According to state broadcaster ERT, his body was discovered on Monday morning, with hypothermia believed to be the cause of death after he was trapped in his vehicle for at least eight hours. His identity has not yet been released.

This marks the third fatality from the storm. Over the weekend, two people lost their lives on the island of Lemnos as Bora swept through the northern Aegean.

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The impact of Storm Bora on Lemnos island. Photo: limnosreport.gr

Halkidiki, particularly Sithonia, suffered extensive damage. Homes, shops, and basements were flooded, roads turned into rivers, and mudslides rendered many areas impassable. Residents received an emergency alert warning against travel between Porto Koufo and Neos Marmaras due to severe damage to the road network.

In response to the widespread devastation, a state of emergency has been declared for the island of Rhodes and parts of Lemnos, including Myrina, Atsiki, and Nea Koutali. Civil Protection General Secretary Vassilis Papageorgiou approved the measure, which will remain in effect until 30 December 2024.

Authorities continue to assess the full extent of the storm’s damage while urging residents to remain cautious.

Source: Ekathimerini.

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