Flood risks loom along Kifissos River

Local mayors along the Kifissos River in Athens have raised alarm about the potential for catastrophic flooding, with 250,000 residents and vital infrastructure at risk.

A recent National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) report highlights the southern stretch of the river as the most vulnerable, warning that the area is already at its limit for stormwater drainage.

At a meeting titled "Kifissos: Zero Hour," organized by the Municipality of Nikaia-Rentis, officials discussed outdated urban infrastructure designed for milder climates. Nikaia-Rentis Mayor Konstantinos Maragkakis emphasized the need for new flood protection projects, citing increasing pollution and illegal industrial dumping into the river. He proposed turning riverside areas into recreational zones to better manage runoff.

The NTUA report identified critical infrastructure at risk in the...