More severe rainfall expected after flood warnings issued for central Greece, western Turkey
Storms bring fatal tornado
A regional area of low pressure has helped generate powerful thunderstorms across south-eastern Europe and Turkey. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to persist over the next few days.
In Antalya, a coastal city in south-western Turkey, a tornado formed during an intense storm on Tuesday. Four construction workers died.
Rainfall warnings across region
Authorities in Greece and Turkey have warned of severe rainfall and flooding. Forecast totals for this week reach 100–150mm, or nearly 4–6 inches, in central Greece and western parts of Turkey.
Other storms across oceans
In the western Pacific, Typhoon In-fa reached super typhoon status on Wednesday, with sustained winds of 150mph and gusts above 185mph. It is moving north-west and is expected to avoid Guam, but could affect the Mariana Islands, which have experienced four super typhoons this year.
Tropical Storm Vance affected western Mexico with heavy rain and hazardous coastal conditions before weakening into a tropical depression. Sinaloa, Durango and Nayarit recorded 50–100mm, while some areas exceeded 150mm; flooding, landslides, dangerous surf and rip currents were expected.
Key points
- Four construction workers died when a tornado struck during a storm in Antalya on Tuesday.
- Authorities in Greece and Turkey issued severe rainfall and flooding warnings.
- Central Greece and western Turkey could receive 100–150mm of rain this week, with higher local totals possible.
- Typhoon In-fa and weakened Tropical Storm Vance also brought hazards across the Pacific region.