Severe weather struck parts of Epirus, Corfu and Thessaly, causing major damage. Intense rainfall led to landslides, disruptions to water and electricity supplies, and the transport of debris that left villages isolated for hours. Local authorities and municipal crews have been working continuously to restore access and repair infrastructure.
Epirus and Thessaly
The Municipality of Northern Tzoumerka reported that water and electricity supply problems have been resolved and that most villages are now reachable, although many roads remain covered with debris. Municipal crews have been making sustained efforts to clear routes.
Pramanta (Tzoumerka): Landslides caused heavy damage to the settlement. The surface of the central parking area subsided by more than two meters. A family business with 15 employees was filled with mud and a full wall collapsed under the force of the water. Residents reported flooding of about 30–40 centimeters — unusually high for mountain areas.
Matsouki (Tzoumerka): The road to the central square was destroyed; torrents swept away asphalt, debris and other material.
Residents report that people with mobility problems remain unable to move until access is restored. Rain intensified again on the night of Tuesday, 25 November.
In the Ioannina area, part of the road leading to the village of Raftanaioi sank during the storm. Access has since been reopened via the Plaka bridge.
Aspropotamos (Trikala): The villages of Stefani and Krania were cut off after the road before the junction to Doliána was completely destroyed. After extensive repair efforts access was restored. This area had already suffered damage from Storm Daniel, which worsened conditions.
Corfu
Afionas: Retaining walls collapsed, endangering residents. A woman described to ERTnews the moment she realized her husband might have been crushed when a neighboring wall fell, breaking the side wall of their living room while he was watching television (reported to ERTnews). Her husband said he instinctively rose from the couch and narrowly escaped; falling bricks landed about 30 cm from his back. A water tank above and adjacent to the collapsed wall now hangs over the property, and the couple fears the supports may fail in another heavy downpour but they refuse to leave their home.
Avliotes: Many roads have been eroded and are impassable. The village houses about 10–15 families; residents say three people in the area need assistance. Numerous roads remain blocked by landslides.
Water supply: Crews from the water utility are working to repair a main water pipe that broke from rushing water, mud and stones. As a result, the areas of Arilas and Agios Stefanos are without water.
Power supply: Local utility teams (DEDDIE) have attempted to restore power in spots where cables collapsed, but in some locations the terrain remains impassable, preventing repairs.
Response and ongoing concerns
Municipal and local government teams are discovering new problems daily, primarily related to the road network and structural risks to some houses. Some neighborhoods continue to lack water or electricity.
Residents in affected areas fear that another intense downpour would cause even greater damage and new collapses.
Source note: Resident testimony from Afionas was reported to ERTnews.
