Floods in Thessaly Region, Greece (2020-09-19)

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Activation time (UTC): 2020-09-19 09:46:00<br>
Event time (UTC): 2020-09-18 18:30:00<br>
Event type: Flood (Flash flood)<br>
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Due to extensive rainfall caused by the Mediterranean hurricane (medicane) “Ianos”, many areas of Thessaly region have been flooded. Extensive damages are reported in agricultural land, urban areas of Farsala, Mouzaki and Karditsa cities and also on the road network of the wider area. At least two people died and two are declared as missing.
The Fire Service has received 630 calls for help and has proceed to 450 rescue operations and 120 flood water pumping operations in urban areas.
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