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Recurring Wrath of Nature: Storm ‘Elias’ Intensifies Greece’s Ongoing Struggle Against Climate Extremes

By Hatem Mamdouh

In the wake of environmental catastrophes, the storm ‘Elias’ has inflicted further turmoil in central Greece this Wednesday. This tempestuous event comes within the same month as a prior storm, leaving 17 dead and extensive damage in its wake. In particular, the city of Volos, with a population nearing 140,000, has been thrust into a state of emergency. Local authorities imposed a curfew and evacuated neighboring villages as the storm made landfall.

Effects of Storm Elias-Image Source: Reuters

The calamity is not isolated to Volos alone; ‘Elias’ also led to severe flooding in the island of Euboea, near Athens. This marks the second storm to strike the nation in less than three weeks. Earlier in September, storm ‘Daniel’ wreaked havoc in the agricultural heartland of Greece, causing substantial loss of livestock and crops.

 

In light of these recurrent natural disasters, Agriculture Minister Lefteris Avgenakis revealed that over 180,000 deceased livestock had been removed by cleanup crews, though several more remain inaccessible. The storm’s toll on Greece’s agricultural sector has been devastating, decimating cotton, corn, wheat, apple, and kiwi crops among others.

As Greece grapples with the ramifications of its vulnerabilities to climate extremes, questions loom large on its readiness and the effectiveness of its existing disaster management protocols. The frequent natural disturbances serve as an ominous sign for a region already grappling with economic and environmental challenges.

The incessant weather anomalies could represent a critical juncture for Greece to redouble its efforts in environmental sustainability and disaster preparedness, or risk jeopardizing not only its agricultural sector but also the lives and livelihoods of its citizens.


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The Author:
Hatem Mamdouh

I'm Hatem Mamdouh, born in 1987 and I am a computer science graduate, my passion is for technology and problem-solving and I have a strong interest in sports.


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