Coverage dated September 6, 2023

More than 800 rescued after extreme flooding in Greece turns villages into lakes

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By Chris Liakos and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — More than 800 people have been rescued over the past two days from severe floods in Greece, local officials said, after extreme rainfall turned streets into deadly rivers, tore down buildings and bridges and left whole villages submerged.

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  1. KRDO

    More than 800 rescued after extreme flooding in Greece turns villages into lakes (opens KRDO)

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    By Chris Liakos and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — More than 800 people have been rescued over the past two days from severe floods in Greece, local officials said, after extreme rainfall turned streets into deadly rivers, tore down buildings and bridges and left whole villages submerged.

  2. Washington Times

    More than 800 people rescued from floodwaters in Greece after severe rainstorms (opens Washington Times)

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    More than 800 people have been rescued over the past two days from floods in Greece, the fire department said Thursday, after severe rainstorms turned streets into raging torrents, hurling cars into the sea and washing away roads.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    More than 800 people rescued from floodwaters in Greece after severe rainstorms - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    ATHENS, Greece (AP) — More than 800 people have been rescued over the past two days from floods in Greece, the fire department said Thursday, after severe rainstorms turned streets into raging torrents, hurling cars into the sea and washing away roads.

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