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The Agora => Greek News => Topic started by: Maik on Monday, 17 July, 2017 @ 17:18:41
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One Dead, Snow on Olympus and Damages as Summer Storms Sweep Over Greece
Stormy summer weather that has been sweeping across Greece since late Sunday night with strong winds and heavy rainfall has left one man dead and caused several damages; snow accumulated on Olympus mountain as temperatures dropped to single digits in certain areas.
Larissanet.gr reported snowfall on Olympus mountain, while in Amfilochia a 45-year-old man was killed when hit by lightning.
Strong gusts in Rio Port cut ferry cordages and boats set loose caused damages on nearby smaller boats. A whole operation was set by the Rio port authority to tie the ships again.
Several homes flooded in Patras, Pyrgos, Kiato, Agrinio and other cities and towns, while the Kalavryta area was covered in hail. In Patras, the rainfall and gusts caused the roof of a natatorium to collapse. The fire department also rescued several drivers who were trapped in their cars in country roads.
http://greece.greekreporter.com/2017/07/17/one-dead-snow-on-olympus-and-damages-as-summer-storms-sweep-over-greece/
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Pretty much missed Kefalonia and the rest of the Ionian. Just a few storms yesterday evening and this morning, but very little rain, which was much needed. Last significant rain was 24th May!
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Didn't look like "very little rain" outside in Katelios this morning.