Monday , April 29 2024

Authorities order evacuations in Rethymno due to river overflowing (videos)

Authorities have ordered the evacuation of homes in Platanes in Rethymnon Municipality following serious indications that the Platanias River is overflowing. Especially residents whose homes are near the river or at risk of been flooded have been ordered to evacuate.

Several basements have been already flooded as of Monday evening, local media report.

The local river has been overflowing due to the continuing rainfall but also due to the fact that it receives the whole volume of water overflowing from the Amari Rivers Dam.

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Bobby Gee created the Zakynthos (Zante) Informer in May 2010. He works as a radio presenter hosting the very popular Bobby Gee Breakfast show on the islands English-speaking radio station, Island FM. Bobby is also Station Manager, and actively works with the Zakynthos community.

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