Greek military forces were called in to assist the rescue efforts. At least four people in Greece and at least nine in neighboring Turkey have died this week amid torrential rains and flooding.
Tag: Floods
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Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey Are Hit By Floods, Killing 13
The floodwaters ravaged bridges, stranded tourists and swept away cars and buildings. Thousands of households were still cut off from power on Wednesday.
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Burning Man: What to Know About the Mud and Flooding
Thousands of people were stuck at the Burning Man festival in Nevada this weekend because of rain and mud. It was not clear when, or how, attendees would get out.
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Authorities Investigate Death at Burning Man as Thousands Remain Trapped
Officials were urging campers to conserve food and water as access to the site remained limited on Sunday and the police investigated one death.
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How the Khakova Dam Disaster Continues to Devastate Ukraine
Environmentally, economically and in terms of pure human suffering, the destruction of the Kakhovka dam unleashed untold damage. Months later, many communities are still reeling.