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Deadly Floods Devastate Western Greek Cities

Greece is in mourning after torrential downpours caused floods causing deaths, injury and destruction of hundreds of homes and businesses outside Athens.

At least 15 people are dead and a dozen injured after overnight downpours caused sudden and catastrophic flooding in cities outside Athens, according to . In western cities like Mandra, Nea Peramos and Megara, citizens lost homes, cars

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