Environmental Crisis Unfolds in Volos, Greece as Dead Fish Amass in Port

Volos, Greece is in a state of emergency as over 100 tonnes of dead freshwater fish from Lake Karla have surged into the port due to a storm, low rainfall, and heatwaves. Efforts are underway to clear the fish, with authorities criticized for delays impacting local tourism.

The crisis stems from flooding that led to mass fish breeding on land, followed by their oxygen-deprived deaths as the water was diverted to the sea. The situation, described as an environmental catastrophe, poses health and tourism risks, prompting beach closures and a multi-day cleanup operation.