Dear all,

We are concerned and deeply saddened. Following the devastating wildfires in Greece, the storm system Daniel has been raging for several days, currently moving across the Mediterranean and Greece and could even develop into a tropical cyclone known as "Medicane."

 

For several days, heavy rainfall has brought more than 750 liters of rain per square meter within 24 hours, accompanied by hurricane-force winds of up to 150 km/h to Greece. The region of Thessaly and the province of Pelion are particularly hard-hit. Rivers have turned into raging torrents, sweeping away cars and causing houses and bridges to collapse. Numerous cities and thousands of houses are underwater.

 

The death toll has now risen to ten. People are missing, and countless have become homeless in a very short time. Together with the "Civil Crisis Team" network and our partner organizations, we are providing rapid and needs-based assistance directly on-site. The situation is still unclear, but the first responders have already set out to provide quick and uncomplicated support. The greatest need at present is for water, food, tents, blankets, and emergency generators.

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Help us alleviate the suffering of the people affected by the flooding with your donation.

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Yours sincerely,

Markus