‘The disaster is biblical’: Athens floods kill 15 after ‘unprecedented’ storm
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(Worthy News) – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday declared a state of mourning after a freak overnight downpour with the force of a “waterfall” flooded three towns near Athens, killing at least 15 people.
“At this time, declaring a state of national mourning over this great tragedy is the least we can do,” Tsipras said in a televised address.
“I pledge that we will stand next to the families of the victims with all the means at our disposal,” he added. [ Source: UK Telegraph (Read More…) ]
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