Summary
A man died near Athens as a severe storm hit parts of Greece, bringing strong winds and significant flooding. At the same time, the island of Crete was enveloped by a dust storm from the Sahara, causing flight disruptions and brightening the skies with red-orange hues.
Key Facts
- A man was found dead under a car in Nea Makri, near Athens, during a storm.
- Storm Erminio caused flooding and high winds, affecting various parts of Greece.
- Saharan dust covered the island of Crete, disrupting flights and turning the sky red-orange.
- A red weather warning was issued for Crete due to expected severe weather.
- Over 674 calls for assistance were made to the fire department, mostly for fallen trees in the Attica region.
- Many ferries remained docked due to high winds, with predictions they might resume if the weather improved.
- Some schools were closed, and a police station basement in Nea Makri was flooded.
- A bridge was knocked down on the island of Poros, and vehicles were reported swept away.
