Lake Karla about to flood villages- Volos without safe water for 11th day

Rising water levels at Lake Karla are threatening to inundate the few remaining parts of the Thessaly plain that have not been flooded yet.

The reason is that the waters from Pinios River continued to feed into the lake on Friday.

Villages on the shores of Lake Karla such as Stefanovikio, Rizomylos and Kanalia, received a 112 alert on Thursday night, urging residents to remain vigilant.for evacuation, state-run news agency amna reported.

According to media, the water level in Lake Karla has reached 6.7m from 6.5-meter safe level.

VOLOS WITHOUT DRINKING WATER

Meanwhile, the city of Volos remains without safe drinking water for the 11th day.

Drinking water distribution by local authorities and volunteers – via in.gr

Authorities warn of the danger of diseases due to damages in the water supply system, as the capital of flood-stricken Magnesia struggled to overcome the serious problems in the wake of Storm Daniel.

Running water has returned in the last couple of days, however, health authorities warn of its use for personal and food purposes without previous cooking.

Apart from the mud left behind after the water receded, next to schools also many of the city’s businesses are unable to operate due to a lack of water – including dairy and soft drinks manufacturing units, as well as heavy industry that uses water for cooling – and because the mud has destroyed basic equipment.

The lack of clean water is also a blow to the city’s hospitality sector, such as bars and restaurants, while the city’s hotels are empty due to mass bookings cancellations.