The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 10-02-18
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[01] Villages Evacuated in Evros
[01] Villages Evacuated in Evros
Wednesday, 17 February 2010 16:07
Yet another village in the prefecture of Evros, in the northernmost tip
of Greece, was evacuated, as another levee collapsed. The prefectural
authorities are on standby, since more than 200,000 square metres have
been flooded. The villages of Poros, Lavara and Mandra have been
evacuated, with damage standing at 7 million euros.
Firefighters went door to door urging the residents of the village of
Mandra to evacuate it.
The stockbreeders of the area are striving to save their livestock
transferring them elsewhere. However, they refuse to leave their
properties.
The river's overflow has flooded more than 200,000 square metres, while
the villages of Poros and Lavara have already been evacuated. The
damage caused so far has been estimated to amount to 7 million euros.
The prefecture's railway network has been off for a fourth day, while
the bridge connecting the villages of Elias and Fylakio has closed.
News item: 33414
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