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Severe rainfall and flood warnings issued for central Greece and western Turkey

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Briefings

A severe weather event involving thunderstorms, a fatal tornado, and Cyclone Arnab caused fatalities in Turkey and triggered evacuations in India. Authorities issued severe rainfall warnings for Greece and Turkey, with expected totals of 100-150mm in central Greece and western Turkey, while Cyclone Arnab brought winds over 85mph and rain exceeding 200mm to Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

Key points

• Four construction workers died in Antalya, Turkey, after a tornado struck during an intense thunderstorm.
• Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, India, with wind gusts exceeding 85mph and rainfall totals in some regions exceeding 200mm.

Context

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect parts of south-eastern Europe and Turkey over the next few days due to a low-pressure area. The event also prompted mass evacuations of over 180,000 people in India.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to reported fatalities, specific rainfall totals for Greece and Turkey, and wind/rain data for India. The article does not provide causal analysis, long-term forecasts, or details on infrastructure damage beyond evacuation and disruption.

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