Flood in Greece (2023-09-05)

On 05 September 2023 at 10:30 due to extreme rainfall in the Thessaly Region, extended floods occurred in the Magnesia Regional Unit, mostly around the city of Volos and coastal areas of the Pelion mountain peninsula. Extreme rainfall is ongoing and according to the forecast of the National Meteorological Service, the rainfall will continue until tomorrow afternoon. One person is missing, one died and many cars drifted away due to the flooding. Local Fire Service received multiple calls for help to pump water from flooded buildings and rescue people trapped by the rising waters. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation, flood extent, and monitoring of the event for the emergency mapping.