Tornadoes cause major damages in Ilia and Zakynthos

The strong winds and thundestorms have knocked down trees and caused floods in many areas

he island of Zakynthos was struck by a tornado shortly after 8am on Tuesday, the fourth in the past few weeks. The strong winds and heavy rainfall have knocked down power lines and trees in the areas of Tsilivi and Vanatou.

Meanwhile, part of roof was blown off a house in the area of Laganas, while the Fire Brigade was called out about 20 times for fallen trees. The areas of Vasilikos, Kalamaki, Alykew, Alykanas and Pigadakia have been affected by the adverse weather.

The situation is similar in Ilia, with patrisnews.com reporting that Amaliada and Kampos have been suffered from the strong winds and thunderstorms. A tornado is also said to have struck a camping site in Palouki.

Earlier on Monday, the Fire Brigade was called out 22 times for floods and four more times for fallen trees on the island Kerkyra. The Fire Brigade was also called out 18 times for floods in Igoumenitsa.
Bron: http://www.tovima.gr/en/article/?aid=835533 

Tornado sweeps through Zakynthos

The Ionian island of Zakynthos was struck by a tornado Tuesday morning, the fourth in a few weeks, uprooting trees, destroying rooftops and causing power cuts.

According to local reports, the tornado swept mainly through the areas of Lagana, Tsilivi and Vanatou shortly after 8 a.m.

No injuries have, so far, been reported.
Bron: http://www.ekathimerini.com/212737/article/ekathimerini/news/tornado-sweeps-through-zakynthos

Tornado in Greece on October 11 2016

The island of Zakynthos was struck by a tornado shortly after 8am on Tuesday, the fourth in the past few weeks. The strong winds and heavy rainfall have knocked down power lines and trees in the areas of Tsilivi and Vanatou. Meanwhile, part of roof was blown off a house in the area of Laganas, while the Fire Brigade was called out about 20 times for fallen trees. The areas of Vasilikos, Kalamaki, Alykew, Alykanas and Pigadakia have been affected by the adverse weather. The situation is similar in Ilia, with patrisnews.com reporting that Amaliada and Kampos have been suffered from the strong winds and thunderstorms. A tornado is also said to have struck a camping site in Palouki. Earlier on Monday, the Fire Brigade was called out 22 times for floods and four more times for fallen trees on the island Kerkyra. The Fire Brigade was also called out 18 times for floods in Igoumenitsa.
Bron: http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/database/index.php?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=TO-20161011-55397-GRC  | Gewijzigd: 30 januari 2017, 14:46 uur, door Joyce.s