Heavy rain impacts western Greece, 5 people rescued in Agrinio 

Fire brigade crews rescued and relocated five persons whose lives were endangered by heavy rainfall in the wider Agrinio region, western Greece, on Saturday. 

Crews also conducted eight water pumping operations to remove water from flooded ground floors and basements caused by excessive water accumulation and torrent overflows in the Agrinio area. 

The deputy regional governor of Etoloakarnania, Thanasis Mavrommatis, described the overall situation as being under control. 

"Machinery is working continuously at torrents to clear debris from the heavy rainfall, as well as on numerous road sections to remove soil deposits and debris," the official said.

Road infrastructure issues and landslides caused by the downpour were reported along various stretches in the Etoloakarnania region, including from Agrinio to Prousos, Aggelokastro to Klisorevmata, and...