Achillopoulio hospital flooded in Volos as Krafsidonas torrent overflows

The vast amounts of water that fell on Volos during storm ‘Elias’ caused the Krafsidonas torrent to overflow on Thursday, making this the second time the flood has burst its banks in the last 20 days.

Significant problems were also caused by another torrent to the east of Volos, Anavros, which overflowed at a point near Ag—Dimitriou street, whose waters flooded the areas of Nea Dimitriada.

The “Achillopoulio” Hospital of Volos suffered significant flood damage, with water entering the basements and other areas of the hospital but, fortunately, not those housing patients, while efforts were being made to remove the water.

Despite a traffic ban imposed by the Hellenic Police in Volos since Wednesday – which remains in force until further notice – several people were driving their cars in the wider Volos area, worsening the situation in the flooded and muddy streets and the city centre.

Serious problems were also reported on the Volos ring road. In contrast, road access to Agria, Ano Kato Lechonia and all of South Pelion remained cut off due to the destruction of the road to Agria by a third torrent.

Several military vehicles are currently on Volos’s streets, while the Hellenic Navy landing ship “Ikaria” was also in the port to provide support and assistance if needed.

Additionally, 18 people whom the Fire Brigade rescued after becoming trapped in their homes during the storm late on Wednesday spent the night in the “Super Star” ferry in Volos. Five people were still on the ship on Thursday morning.

Meanwhile, the shipping ministry announced that all morning trips of the ferries “Super Star” and “Express Skiathos”, as well as of the flying dolphin “Erato”, were cancelled. North-northeasterly winds of up to 6 on the Beaufort scale were blowing in the area.

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