Flooding in Greece kills at least 19

Global warming is causing an increase in floods around the globe. The fossil fuel companies that pay for denialism are mass murderers.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/greece-flash-floods-recovery-1.4408765

3 more found dead after Greek flash flood, raising total to 19
Bodies of 2 of the victims found at sea south of Mandra

The Associated Press Posted: Nov 18, 2017 8:56 AM ET Last Updated: Nov 18, 2017 10:25 AM ET

Greek authorities say three more people have been found dead from a flash flood that hit a district west of Athens, raising the overall death toll to 19.

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Greece: Search continues for 6 still missing in flash floods

By The Associated Press
ATHENS, Greece — Nov 17, 2017, 11:36 AM ET

Wednesday's flash floods, which came after an overnight storm, turned roads into raging torrents of mud that flung cars against buildings, inundated homes and businesses and submerged part of a major highway.

Hundreds of homes and businesses were destroyed, and residents struggled with brooms and hoses to clear their properties of tons of mud, water and debris. Cranes were called in to remove smashed cars from atop walls and porches.

The flooding is one of the worst disasters to have hit the Athens area in decades. Several of those who died drowned trapped in flooded homes and stores, while others were motorists carried away by the floodwater. Two were men whose bodies were recovered by the coast guard after having been swept out to sea.

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