Deadly storm in Athens dumps six months of rain in a single day

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 22, 2026 at 02:49 PM

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A deadly storm struck Athens, Greece, on Wednesday, dumping approximately six months' worth of rain in a single day. According to a weather expert at the National Observatory in Athens, the "extreme" weather event brought up to 170 mm (6.7 inches) of rain to the capital, which is about 40% of the city's annual rainfall. The storm caused widespread flooding and damage, resulting in two fatalities. A 56-year-old woman died after being swept away by floodwater in Ano Glyfada, and a 53-year-old coastguard was fatally injured by a wave while assisting locals in Astros. Disaster crews spent Thursday clearing debris from the affected areas.

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