These days we have been coming across many news stories about wildfires, flash floods and more on the internet. The recent one is that Rhodes, the Greek island is facing the biggest wildfires which is pushing the country towards its biggest evacuation. People are leaving the place and there is only chaos everywhere. The social media is flooded with horrifying pics and videos from the place.
Rhodes Wildfire: Blaze On Greek Island Creates Chaos
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Emergency services are battling raging wildfires across the country.
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The wildfires on Rhodes are just a few of the hundreds that have erupted in Greece over the past week as heat waves sweep the nation. While some regions have matched or broken temperature records, others are dealing with catastrophic storms, other countries in Southern Europe have also struggled with the hot weather.
The Acropolis and other historic monuments were shut down by the government on Sunday because of temperatures.
The report also said that the Greek transport ministry said TUI and Jet2, which take care of the tourism to Rhodes, planned 14 scheduled flights from Rhodes airport. They have transferred about 2,700 passengers until 3:00 am local time.
Social Media Gave Out Disturbing Scenes
Wildfires over Greece – visible from the @Space_Station. The City of Athens is bottom/center frame at 35s.
Jul 23, 2023 17:49 EEST pic.twitter.com/ql5iWz4tfs— ISS Above (@ISSAboveYou) July 23, 2023
If you check your social media you will be shocked to see the images and videos coming from Rhodes. The wildfire is also visible from the space and the video was shared on Twitter by @ISSAboveYou. People were also seen crying and asking for help on camera.
I can’t even relax on my holidays! I am currently in #Barbati on #Corfu near a fire. People are saying it’s arson as there is no wind. I have seen people with suitcases evacuating, we r staying put as the fire is not coming towards us.#wildfires #Greece #κερκυρα #μπαρμπατι #φωτια pic.twitter.com/PG22yZbN4I
— Sylvia Tranganida #wearamask 😷 (@sylviatra) July 23, 2023
While wildfires are common, a scale of this level is caused due to extreme change. Most of Europe has been extremely affected by this and is facing its adverse effects such as heatwaves and droughts.
Not a scene from an apocalyptic film, this is actually people in Rhodes (Greece) being evacuated from wildfires
pic.twitter.com/GktbTpNga4— Chris E. (@Chrysographer) July 23, 2023
Many parts of Greece experienced temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius which is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, during the past week, stated reports. Emergency services also had to deal with fires in several locations such as Evia, east of Athens; Aigio, southwest of Athens; and Corfu. The authorities ordered evacuations of some small settlements in these areas. (As per The New York Times)
Also Read: Greece: Rhodes Island Is Witnessing Its Biggest Wildfire Leading To The Countrys Largest Evacuation
We hope the wildfire gets under control!
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