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Storm Erminio lashes much of Greece as Saharan dust blankets Crete
South-east Italy also affected by heavy rain, and snow at higher altitudes, while deadly flooding hits Afghanistan
TL;DR
- Storm Erminio brought heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail to Greece, particularly affecting south-eastern mainland and southern Aegean islands like Crete.
- Flooding in Greece stranded vehicles and submerged streets, with one death reported in Nea Makri.
- Gale-force winds from northern Africa carried Saharan dust, blanketing Crete in orange-red clouds and forcing ferry cancellations.
- South-eastern Italy faced significant rainfall, causing rivers to overflow, and snow at higher altitudes in the Apennines, with avalanche warnings issued for Marche.
- Afghanistan is experiencing widespread flooding due to heavy rainfall and snowmelt, with over 100mm of rain in some eastern provinces, leading to more than 50 deaths, collapsed homes, and damaged infrastructure.
- Pakistan has seen intense rainfall, hail, thunderstorms, and strong winds, particularly in the north-west, resulting in flash floods, cut-off highways, and several deaths.