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Central Greece flooded again within weeks, prompting evacuations and emergency response

  • Torrential rain caused extensive damage in Volos and Evia, just weeks after previous deadly flooding.
  • Hundreds evacuated; roads closed in Volos; helicopter crashed during rescue operations.
  • Greek government declared adapting to climate change a priority and pledged billions in repairs.
  • EU provided emergency funds and agriculture commissioner touring affected regions.
  • Fire service mobilized for rescues; army clearing debris; mayor said lives endangered.
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