Larissa on alert – risk of ‘Pinios’ river flooding [vid]

The city of Larissa, especially the districts near the river 'Pinios', is on alert on Friday as there is a risk of flooding. Firefighters are evacuating the residents of the areas

The city of Larissa, especially the districts near the river ‘Pinios’, is on alert on Friday as there is a risk of flooding. Firefighters are evacuating the residents of the areas as the water level has risen dangerously, with many houses already flooded.The villages Falani, Dasochori and Koulouri will also be evacuated.

Early on Friday, a message was sent to the villages of Farkadona, Klokoto, Georganades and Petroporos in order to move due to possible overflowing of the ‘Pinios’ river.

Meanwhile, another two women were found dead in the Astritsa village of Karditsa, central Greece, on Thursday, bringing the death toll to six while several people are still missing.