The harbor town of Volos in Greece is facing a devastating situation as thousands of tons of dead fish flood the area. The problem arose after historic floods refilled a previously drained lake for malaria control, pushing freshwater fish into the saltwater of the Pagasetic Gulf and Aegean Sea where they could not survive.
Experts believe that the fish died due to the high salt content of the water. The floods, caused by storms Daniel and Elias, also flooded 20,000 hectares of lowland, exacerbating the situation.
The local tourism industry has been severely impacted, with a decrease of 80% in visitor numbers. Stefanos Stefanou, President of the local Bars and Restaurants Association, warns that this crisis could be the death of the town's businesses.
Over 40 tonnes of dead fish have been collected in the last 24 hours, leading to an environmental disaster. The situation is linked to climate change, including rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall.
Local authorities and experts are grappling with the aftermath and seeking solutions to prevent further damage to the ecosystem and the livelihoods of the community.
