In a shocking turn of events, the Aegean islands have been devastated by flash floods caused by typhoon-strength winds and torrential rain, leaving islanders in despair. Paros and Mykonos have been the worst hit, with some regions experiencing the heaviest rains in two decades. Local authorities declared a state of emergency as officials rushed to cleanup operations just weeks before Easter. Reports describe scenes of chaos: homes inundated, vehicles swept away, and major infrastructure damaged, with meteorologists noting that unprecedented rainfall levels were recorded within hours, transforming the landscape dramatically.
On Paros, people saw cars, motorcycles and beachside restaurant furniture hurtling into the sea as torrential rain flooded shops and homes.
Emergency crews on the Cycladic islands reported apocalyptic scenes, scrambling to address the chaos after the area's heaviest rainfall in 20 years.
Costas Bizas, the mayor of Paros, described the conditions as a total catastrophe that happened in just two hours, emphasizing the need for help.
In Mykonos, hailstorms triggered landslides, with muddy flood waters cascading through the island's white-washed alleys, necessitating emergency responses.
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