Mitsotakis vows to do 'everything humanly possible' to help flood victims

2023-09-09 09:38:23Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Mitsotakis vows to do 'everything humanly possible' to help flood
Floods in Greece

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis vowed on Friday that his government would do "everything humanly possible" to help flood-hit regions, as he witnessed the devastation in Karditsa first hand.

A powerful storm has hit central Greece this week, accompanied by torrential rain.

Greece has faced this situation while trying to recover from the summer fire season.

Meteorologists have said that the amount of rainfall these days has been unprecedented – over 700 liters per square meter in less than 24 hours.

The extent of the destruction is believed to have yet to be accurately assessed.

"I understand the anger," Mitsokatis said, referring to criticism that the government has failed to predict the floods and respond more quickly.

Mitsotakis vows to do 'everything humanly possible' to help flood

He said that the priority is the rescue of all those who are in danger, especially those who live in villages, which have been flooded by water for several days.

The owners of destroyed houses and businesses should receive help as soon as possible, the Greek Prime Minister said, among other things.

"We will find the money, be it from the state or European funds".


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