Flood in western Attika, Greece (2019-11-26)

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Activation time (UTC): 2019-11-26 12:34:00<br>
Event time (UTC): 2019-11-25 03:00:00<br>
Event type: Flood (Flash flood)<br>
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Heavy rainfall occurred early Monday (25/11/2019) in western Attika region causing the torrent named Pikka to flash flood. This flooding has affected the coastal town of Kineta damaging hundreds of houses. The Fire Department received dozens of calls during the night rescuing many people trapped in houses and vehicles. Traffic was halted on the Suburban Railway line and in the highway from Korinthos to Athens because of debris flows.<br>
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