The Municipality of Nea Propontida in Chalkidiki has declared a state of emergency due to a severe water shortage. Emergency measures will be in place until September 27, with possible extensions if needed. Mayor Manolis Karas called the situation "dramatic" but affirmed the municipality's commitment to addressing the crisis.
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A sunken Greek village, Kallio, has resurfaced for the first time in 30 years due to record-breaking heat and severe drought. The village, submerged in the late 1970s to create the Mornos reservoir, has reemerged as water levels dropped by 30 percent. This phenomenon highlights the growing impact of climate change on Greece, which has faced its hottest summer on record and widespread water shortages.
The Mornos River, which supplies water to Attica, is experiencing critically low water reserves, meaning that drought now directly threatens the capital region... If the water level drops much further, it will be impossible to pump water. This means that the Athenians will have to move.
As Greece's tourist season peaks, islands like Naxos face a severe water crisis exacerbated by drought and climate change. The island's largest reservoir has dried up, impacting agriculture, while authorities deploy desalination units to cope with dwindling water supplies amid soaring tourist numbers.