Storm Erminio Hits Greece, Causes Fatality

Storm Erminio, combined with a Saharan dust storm, has caused significant disruption and a fatality in Greece. A man died in Nea Makri, Greece — Athens, after being swept away by floodwaters. The storm has led to widespread street flooding, school closures, and ferry disruptions. On Greece — Crete, a Saharan dust cloud reduced visibility, grounding planes at Heraklion airport and forcing International Airlines Group — British Airways and SKY Express flights to divert. Red weather alerts have been issued across various regions of Greece, with forecasts of intense rain, thunderstorms, and hail. A powerful tornado in Pachia Ammos flipped a truck, and huge waves impacted coastal areas in Ierapetra. Emergency services on Greece — Rhodes and Greece — Kos have responded to numerous calls for flooding and fallen trees, while a bridge on Greece — Poros was knocked down.