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Severe Storm Hits Greece: Fatalities, Flooding, and Damage

4/3/2026

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The storm struck Greece on April 1, 2026, causing a fatality in Nea Makri, where a 55-year-old man was trapped under a car.
Crete experienced surreal red skies caused by the storm and a Saharan dust storm.
Emergency services received around 500 calls for assistance, responding to downed trees and flooded homes.
On Paros, vehicles were swept away and a bridge collapsed, prompting school closures.

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Story summary

The storm struck Greece on April 1, 2026, causing a fatality in Nea Makri, where a 55-year-old man was trapped under a car.
Crete experienced surreal red skies caused by the storm and a Saharan dust storm.
Emergency services received around 500 calls for assistance, responding to downed trees and flooded homes.
On Paros, vehicles were swept away and a bridge collapsed, prompting school closures.