Dozens evacuated from flooded homes in western Greece

Authorities evacuated dozens of citizens from flooded homes in western Greece on Sunday, a few days after seven people were killed by a violent storm in the north of the country.

Such severe storms are unusual in Greece, where summers are usually hot and dry.

Floods following the latest storm-damaged roads near the cities of Nafpaktos and Patra, closing a major route for a few hours, though no injuries or missing persons were reported.

Also, the firefighters had to free 1,000 people who were trapped in a night club in the area of Drepano, Achaia as the nearby stream swelled and flooded the surrounding area, including the venue.

A few days earlier seven people, including six tourists, were killed and more than 100 others injured when a storm lashed northern Greece.

Via Euronews/GreekReporter