US EditionMan dies in Storm Erminio as Saharan dust shrouds Crete
Greek fire crews logged 674 storm-related calls as heavy rain flooded streets, downed trees and disrupted ferries and flights across the country.
- On Thursday, Storm Erminio lashed Greece, killing one man found under a car in the rural area of Nea Makri near Athens.
- Authorities received 674 calls for assistance from Wednesday through Thursday morning, primarily in the Attica region, as the storm triggered widespread flooding and downed trees.
- A collapsed bridge on the island of Poros and inundated streets, including the local police station basement in Nea Makri, documented the infrastructure damage.
- Meanwhile, a Saharan dust storm enveloped Crete on Wednesday, disrupting flights and turning the sky red-orange as a red alert remained in place.
- Heavy rainfall and storms are expected on Thursday across most of the country "with long-lasting and intense rains and storms and possibly with local hail," Authorities warned, with a red alert for western and southern Crete.
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The earthquake Ermínio brought the heat from North Africa and painted the Greek island's red-armed air. In the rest of the country caused heavy rains and winds. A person died.
British holiday hotspot cloaked by Saharan dust cloud as deadly storms hit island
Skies above a British tourist hotspot have turned an eerie orange as Europe is battered by a dust storm from the Sahara. Sand from northern and central African deserts has been blown to mainland Greece and its islands. The dust storm has reduced visibility and caused dramatic scenes in Crete, turning the usually blue sky into shades of red and orange.Flights landing at Heraklion airport were delayed and diverted to alternative airports. TRENDING…
This Is What Greece's Crete Looks Like Right Now
A severe storm battering Greece has left one man dead and turned Crete's sky an eerie orange, reports the BBC . Authorities say the man was found early Thursday under a car in the rural area of Nea Makri, near Athens, as Storm Erminio lashed the country with heavy rain and...
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Saharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A powerful storm front that lashed Greece over the past 24 hours brought gale force winds and flooding that left one man dead and turned the sky over Crete a deep red.
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