Greece: Drone footage captures widespread flooding near Athens

Greece flooding

At least 14 people had died in areas near Athens by Wednesday, following severe flash flooding that swept through the region. Drone footage captured the extent of the flooding in and around Nea Peramos.

Streets and highways were filled with debris from cars and building material, while many local businesses have been destroyed by water damage as a result of the red-mud deluge.

A rising number of people are being taken to nearby hospitals, with bodies still being recovered from various debris, homes and buildings. The number of missing people remains unknown.


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