Greek gov't announces aid to flood-stricken as death toll rises to 15

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Greek gov't announces aid to flood-stricken as death toll rises to 15

STORY: Greek gov't announces aid to flood-stricken as death toll rises to 15 DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of flooded areas in Greece 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister 3. various of post-disaster reconstruction in Greece STORYLINE: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Sunday the first package of relief measures for the flood-stricken in central Greece, as the flood-caused death toll increased to 15, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported. Mitsotakis has visited Thessaly region second times within three days. SOUNDBITE (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister "The state will stand by the side of people with no delays." Procedures for the support of households and businesses will start on Monday and people who saw their homes, farms or fields submerged in mud waters will immediately receive financial aid to cover urgent needs, he said. Further compensations and funding to re

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