Greek Port City Grapples with Environmental Crisis as Dead Fish Inundate Waters
Volos declares month-long state of emergency to address the mass die-off caused by last year's catastrophic flooding.
- Authorities have removed over 160 tons of dead fish from the waters around Volos.
- The die-off is attributed to freshwater fish being forced into saltwater after severe flooding.
- Local businesses are severely impacted, with an 80% drop in tourist traffic.
- Special nets and cleanup crews have been deployed to contain and remove the fish.
- An investigation has been launched to determine the cause and prevent future occurrences.