Greece is in the grip of an unprecedented weather crisis, as relentless heavy rain continues to wreak havoc, causing catastrophic floods and leaving at least three people dead. Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias expressed the severity of the situation, stating, "I know the word unprecedented has been used many times, and it may not make an impression. But here, even this word does not convey the severity of the phenomenon. We are talking about unimaginable amounts of water."

The country is enduring its fourth consecutive day of severe weather, referred to as Storm Daniel. As of early September 7th, the ANA-MPA news agency reported flooding in Rovies in Northern Evia.

Meteo Greece reported that the highest amount of rainfall from midnight to the morning of September 7th occurred in Kalambaka in Trikala, with 85 mm. Storm Daniel had previously unleashed record-breaking heavy rainfall, with 754 mm recorded in Zagora in just under 21 hours on September 5th. The following day, Karditsa recorded 331 mm in 19 hours.

In a press conference on September 6th, Minister Vassilis Kikilias highlighted the immense destruction caused by Storm Daniel to infrastructure, homes, and businesses. Between September 5th and 6th, the Greek Fire Service received 4,870 calls for assistance, including rescues, evacuations, pumping flooded homes, and clearing fallen trees.

Among the hardest-hit areas is Magnesia in the Thessaly Region, where 280 people have been rescued or evacuated, and 350 buildings have been pumped of water. Evacuations have also taken place in Larissa (90 people), Karditsa (70 people), Trikalia (40 people), Skiathos (20 people), and Evia (9 people).

Minister Vassilis Kikilias confirmed in his press conference that two people had lost their lives in areas around the city of Volos, while emergency crews were still searching for four people feared missing. However, two people previously reported missing have been found safe.

Since then, the body of one of the reported missing individuals was discovered in Paltsi in the Magnesia region, according to the Greek Fire Service.