A state of emergency was declared on the Greek islands of Rhodes and Lemnos on Monday after a deadly storm caused widespread damage. Two men were killed in Lemnos as floods, strong winds, and heavy rain overturned cars, caused power outages, and led to evacuations. Rescue teams, supported by the military, worked to evacuate vulnerable residents. Greece’s climate crisis minister, Vassilis Kikilias, linked the extreme weather to climate change, urging residents to follow evacuation orders for their safety.
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Barcelona authorities have issued a red alert for extreme weather as further torrential rain threatens the area. The recent flooding has claimed at least 217 lives, prompting warnings for residents to avoid unnecessary travel. Search efforts continue at the flooded underground parking lot of the Bonaire shopping centre, where fears linger that many bodies may still be trapped in vehicles. Firefighters report that all cars have been accounted for, but the situation remains critical as rescue operations proceed.
Flash floods hit central Athens as storm Atena swept across Greece, turning streets into rivers and causing chaos in multiple neighborhoods. Heavy rainfall impacted areas like Chaidari, Petroupoli, and Kypseli, with the fire department receiving over 50 emergency calls for water pumping, tree removals, and elevator rescues. Passengers were trapped in a flooded bus in Galatsi, and a severe weather warning was issued for Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.
Paris kicked off the 2024 Olympic Games with a tumultuous opening ceremony marked by pouring rain and a notable blunder as the Olympic flag was raised upside down. Despite the weather, American superstar Lady Gaga dazzled the audience with a captivating performance in French, while 6,800 athletes navigated the iconic Seine River in colorful ponchos on a flotilla of 85 boats.