Cyclone Daniel devastates Greece, leaving at least 6 dead
At least six people have died and dozens of others are missing after Cyclone Daniel brought torrential rain and flooding to Greece, the country's worst natural disaster since 1955.
The cyclone has caused widespread damage, with homes and roads destroyed and power lines downed. In the worst-hit region of Volos, up to 800 millimetres of rain fell in just 24 hours, equivalent to an entire year's worth of rainfall.
"This is a natural disaster of unprecedented proportions," said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. "Our priority right now is to save lives."
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes, and rescue teams are working to reach those who are still stranded. The government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas.
The extreme weather is a result of climate change, which is causing both record temperatures and unprecedented flooding. Scientists say that the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events is likely to increase in the future.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
