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Devastating Storm in Glyfada: Woman Dead, Cars Swept Away

Published January 21, 2026, 20:12
Devastating Storm in Glyfada: Woman Dead, Cars Swept Away

A 56-year-old woman has lost her life in Upper Glyfada after being hit by a car swept away by floodwaters. Roads have turned into rivers, carrying away bins and vehicles. Residents report unprecedented scenes of destruction. The situation in the area is deteriorating as the volume of water increases. There have also been reports of power outages. Videos circulating on social media capture the extent of the damage, with roads becoming impassable. An enormous amount of rain fell in the area in just a few hours, almost 100 millimeters according to data from the National Observatory of Athens/meteo.gr. The severe weather has caused significant damage and put the safety of residents at risk.