ALBAWABA - The flood disaster that struck Greece's Thessaly region last week, triggered by heavy rains, has now claimed the lives of 17 individuals.
Through DNA tests, authorities have successfully identified the bodies of an Austrian couple who were reported missing during the flood.
The extensive flooding has caused substantial damage, submerging over 750,000 acres of land and severely affecting residential areas, agricultural fields, and local infrastructure.
Greece, faced with torrential rains starting on September 5th, has seen the death toll from the flood disaster in the Thessaly region rise to 17.
The Greek State News Agency AMNA reports that DNA samples extracted from two bodies discovered in Pilio last week confirmed them to be the missing Austrian couple, further increasing the count of flood victims to 17.
The extensive flooding in Thessaly has submerged more than 750,000 acres of land, resulting in significant damage to residential neighborhoods, farmlands, and vital local infrastructure.
