Athens [Greece], April 3: One person has died after being swept away by floodwaters in Athens, as severe storms wreak havoc in Greece.
Greek media said on Thursday that the man was carried away by the water and trapped under a car in a suburb of the capital.
The southern Aegean and the region around Athens have been particularly hard hit, with heavy rain and hurricane-force winds, according to the reports.
On the island of Rhodes, the fire department has responded to more than 50 calls, primarily due to fallen trees. Power lines, streetlights and boats have also been damaged.
Civil defence authorities sent text messages to the population urging people to limit their movements. Ferry services were suspended in many parts of the country, and at least 10 flights to Rhodes were cancelled or rerouted on Wednesday. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune
