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Greek islands Paros and Mykonos close schools, ban traffic as severe storms cause destruction
Heavy rainfall in Paros' main towns of Parikia and Naousa caused floodwaters that surged through streets, carrying cars and debris past whitewashed buildings.
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Paros: Cars hit, houses flooded, stones and mud left behind by the natural disaster – The causes of the disaster
The violent storm that struck Paros on Sunday afternoon left behind apocalyptic images: overturned cars—some swept into the sea—flooded homes, debris, rocks, mud, and wood scattered everywhere. Roads ...
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Where Greek Masterpieces Began: Efforts to Preserve Paros’ Famed Marble Quarries
The neglected marble quarries of Paros which centuries ago produced most of the sculptural masterpieces of ancient Greece are ...
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Paros and Mykonos hit hard as torrential rains in Cyclades turn roads into rivers
Severe storms swept through the Cyclades on Monday, March 31, causing widespread destruction on islands such as Mykonos and Paros.
Paros, Mykonos and Crete emergency weather alerts as severe floods hit Greek holiday islands
The storm brought heavy rainfall to the island's holiday towns of Parikia and Naousa, causing floodwaters that surged through streets, carrying cars and debris past whitewashed buildings ...
Terrifying moment European holiday island is swamped by torrential rain as cars swept away in raging floods
THIS is the terrifying moment a European holiday hotspot is left swamped by torrential rain and intense flash floods. A powerful storm triggered widespread panic in the region with schools shut ...
Is it safe to travel to Paros and Mykonos? Advice for UK tourists going to Greek Islands after severe flooding
HEAVY flooding across Paros and Mykonos has caused travel chaos for tourists across the Greek islands.  After the devastating weather conditions, travellers have wondered whether they should ...
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Crete hit hardest among Greek islands battered by storms, flooding
Ferocious storms have battered islands in Greece for a second day, hurling cars into the sea and flooding homes and businesses with water and mud with Crete experiencing the heaviest rainfall and ...
Schools Shut on Greek Islands After Heavy Rainstorms Flood Roads
ATHENS -Schools and kindergartens were closed on several Greek islands including Paros and Mykonos on Tuesday after severe weather brought torrential rain, flooding and hailstorms to the Aegean Sea.
Severe storms batter Greek islands for a second day, with Crete hardest hit
ATHENS, Greece -- Severe storms battered islands in Greece for a second day Tuesday, with Crete experiencing the heaviest rainfall. Authorities on Paros and Mykonos, meanwhile, worked to clear ...
Greece hit by torrential rain and floods – how will it impact your Easter holidays?
Severe storms have battered islands in Greece for a second day in a row with cars seen floating into the sea and businesses flooded with mud.
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Greek islands Paros and Mykonos close schools, ban traffic as severe storms cause destruction
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A powerful storm lashed the Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos on Monday, triggering widespread flooding and prompting authorities to close schools and impose a ban on all ...