Ten dead, four missing after ‘Daniel’ storm and flooding in central Greece

Ten people have died so far because of the storm 'Daniel' in central Greece, Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Friday, while another four are still missing in Volos and Mt. Pilio.

The minister said that authorities are on alert about Pinios river in Larissa, also in central Greece, whose overflooding already affected the village of Yiannouli and the town of Tyrnavos. Sections of Larissa were also flooded. Kikilias said that flooding phenomena may become more intense.

Kikilias strongly rejected rumors that claimed the government's interventions in the area created a redirection of the river waters, and called on people to "be careful with fake news that relate to human lives."

"Overall, because of the Daniel storm, 10 of our fellow citizens have unfortunately lost our lives, while there are also 4 missing people in the...