A man was found dead under a car in the rural area of Nea Makri near Athens early Thursday, authorities said, as parts of Greece were battered by gale-force winds and heavy rain.
Storm Erminio has caused widespread disruption, flooding streets, closing several schools, and keeping ferries moored in ports. On Crete, flights were affected on Wednesday after a Saharan dust storm turned the sky red-orange.
The national meteorological service warned that the bad weather is expected to continue on Thursday in most parts of the country, “with long-lasting and intense rains and storms and possibly with local hail.”
A red warning has been issued for Crete, particularly in the west and south, lasting from midday until late Thursday night.
From Wednesday through the early hours of Thursday, the fire department received 674 calls for assistance, most of them in the Attica region, which includes Athens. The majority of requests were for fallen trees.
High winds have forced ferries to remain in port, though Greek media reported some departures could resume Thursday, weather permitting.
In Nea Makri, streets and the basement of the local police station were flooded. On the island of Poros, a bridge collapsed, vehicles were reportedly swept away, and some schools have been closed due to the severe conditions.
