Alarm in Greece! They will ask Europe for help

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis stated that the State will definitely lend a hand to the flood victims and said: “On Tuesday morning I will travel with the government delegation that I will lead to Strasbourg and will meet with the President of the EU Commission ( Ursula von der Leyen) and ask that Europe provide serious financial support to confront this great disaster.” “I’ll talk about how you can support our country so we can get there.” saying.

Mitsotakis stated that the State will provide financial support to flood victims and noted that a series of measures will be taken to protect public health.

Recalling concerns that animals that died due to flooding in the region could cause serious damage to public health, Mitsotakis stated that the animals that died would be burned or buried, taking into account the health conditions.

VIRUS ALARM IN GREECE

Mitsotakis stated that there were also cases of West Nile virus in the disaster area and that the Ministry of Health will also carry out studies to combat insects and pests.

Mitsotakis stated that it takes about a week to compensate for the difficulties in supplying municipal water to the region and warned residents of the region to drink only bottled drinking water.

According to the statement from the Fire Department, under the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, the number of people who lost their lives due to the flooding disaster that began with the heavy rains that began on Tuesday increased to 15.

PROTEST WAS HELD IN THE DISASTER AREA

According to local press reports, flood victims organized a protest against Mitsotakis in Larisa.

Police used pepper spray to disperse the crowd. In the fight that broke out between the police and activists, 9 police officers were injured and more than 20 activists were arrested. (AA)