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Attica faces disruption from sudden storm; dozens of calls for fallen trees, traffic issues
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Attica faces disruption from sudden storm; dozens of calls for fallen trees, traffic issues

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A sudden summer storm in Attica caused numerous incidents, including a tree falling on a taxi and trapping one person.
  • The Fire Service responded to over 60 calls, primarily for fallen trees and dislodged objects, with most incidents concentrated in Peristeri, Ilion, and western Attica.
  • A scaffolding collapse in Piraeus disrupted traffic, but meteorologists indicate the worst weather has passed, with conditions expected to normalize by the weekend.

A sudden summer storm swept through Attica, causing widespread disruption and prompting over 60 calls to the Fire Service. The most serious incident involved a tree falling onto a taxi during the downpour, trapping an individual inside. The majority of calls concerned fallen trees and objects dislodged by the strong winds, with only a few requiring water extraction.

Peristeri, Ilion, and other areas in western Attica were most affected by the severe weather. In Piraeus, a scaffolding collapse on Grigori Lambrakis street forced traffic diversions. Similar issues were reported in other parts of Greece that experienced the storm's passage shortly before.

Meteorologists, however, have indicated that the severe weather has largely passed. Conditions are expected to return to seasonal norms by the weekend, offering relief to the affected regions.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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