Wind speeds reached up to 80mph, causing flash flooding and widespread disruption across the Greek islands
Greece was hit hard by Storm Bora last weekend, with torrential rain, gale-force wind and intense thunderstorms affecting the islands of Rhodes and Lemnos in particular.
The storm formed on Friday 29 November and rapidly intensified by Saturday, with wind speeds reaching up to 80mph. Rhodes had 300mm of rain, causing flash flooding and widespread disruption. Power outages, school closures, overturned vehicles, and collapsed bridges were reported, along with three deaths.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/06/weather-tracker-storm-bora-lashes-greece-with-torrential-rain-and-gale-force-winds
Author : Ishani Mistry for MetDesk
Publish date : 2024-12-06 10:34:51
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