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Deadly Weather Grips Greece: Two Confirmed Fatalities

Published January 21, 2026, 20:21

Greece is facing a deadly weather system with two confirmed fatalities. A 56-year-old woman died in Ano Glyfada after being hit by a vehicle swept away by floodwaters. A 53-year-old coast guard officer, a boatswain, lost his life while on duty in Astros Kynouria, after being swept away by a wave while attempting to moor boats. Attica has been severely affected by the storms, with flooded roads and traffic problems. The Fire Service has received hundreds of calls for water pumping and tree cutting, and has intervened to rescue citizens from vehicles stranded by the floods. In Oropos, heavy rainfall caused landslides, endangering drivers. Authorities have taken measures to address the problems and protect citizens. The Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and highlighted the risks faced daily by coast guard personnel.