Roads turn into rivers as Greek downpours hit Hydra

By Euronews with REUTERS, YOUTUBE

Published on 23/10/2015 - 21:47

The mayor of Hydra has asked for the Greek island to be declared in a state of emergency after heavy rains caused widespread flooding. Torrential

The mayor of Hydra has asked for the Greek island to be declared in a state of emergency after heavy rains caused widespread flooding.

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Torrential downpours left the small island’s three main roads looking more like rivers as violent storms moved south from Athens.

No casualties have been reported.

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