Severe weather has swept across Greece, leaving at least two people dead and causing widespread disruption to transport and daily life.
In the eastern Peloponnese town of Astros, a coastguard officer was killed after being struck by a powerful wave while urging fishermen to leave the harbour amid worsening conditions.
Hours later, a woman died in the Athens suburb of Glyfada when floodwaters swept her car away.
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Authorities said wind speeds exceeded 100 kilometres per hour in some areas, forcing the suspension of ferry services and the closure of schools in Athens and parts of western and southern Greece.
Meteorologists reported that sections of the capital recorded rainfall equivalent to six weeks’ worth in just one day.
Emergency services were deployed to deal with flooded roads and storm damage, as officials urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis postponed an overseas trip to oversee the emergency response.
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