Floods And Power Cuts As Storms Hit Parts Of Greece

ATHENS, Oct 14 (NNN-dpa) -- Severe storms have battered large parts of Greece, flooding streets, shops and homes, according to Greek media on Wednesday, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

Power outages were reported on the islands of Skiathos and Skopelos, while numerous trees were toppled on Euboea.

On Rhodes, firefighters rescued a woman from her car after it became surrounded by floodwater.

Ferry departures from the mainland ports of Lavrio and Piraeus have been suspended until further notice.

In the Aegean Sea, winds were gusting at more than 100 kilometres per hour.

Civil protection authorities have issued the highest-level alert for the Sporades island group, the holiday island of Crete and the Attica region surrounding the capital, Athens.

People have been urged to stay indoors. Many schools remained closed as a precaution.

According to the state weather service EMY, storms and heavy rain are expected to continue throughout Wednesday and into the night on Crete.

An all-clear has been issued for Thursday, but the weather is expected to deteriorate again on Friday.

--NNN-dpa