Public health officials are warning residents of flood-stricken central Greece to avoid using floodwater for domestic chores due to mounting fears of contamination
Public health officials issued an urgent appeal Monday to residents in flood-stricken central Greece to avoid using floodwater for domestic chores due to mounting fears of contamination.
The floods destroyed homes and roads and left thousands of households without power and water for days. Fifteen people have died in the deluge while several thousand were rescued in a major evacuation effort that included the use of helicopters.The Health Ministry updated guidance Monday, calling on residents not to use stagnant floodwater for any household purposes — despite ongoing shortages of bottled water.
Greece has appealed to the European Union for financial support to help flood-stricken people rebuild their homes and businesses.
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