Extensive Dead Fish Flood | Greece Declares Emergency

The Greek coastal city of Volos is under a state of emergency for the next 30 days. The main reason is that a very large number of dead fish have swamped on the Pagasetic Gulf, endangering life and businesses located in this area.

Dead Fish Crisis in Volos

• The crisis started when a lake in Thessaly region of the country overflowed after heavy rain, killing freshwater fishes.
• The local economy, tourism businesses and those in the hospitality industry have been decimated with visitor numbers down 80%.
• Greek climate ministry is funding free and netting dead fish at river mouths to prevent worse
• The spill was the second major environmental disaster to hit Volos, prompting public prosecutors to launch an investigation on its impact.
• The incident highlights the importance of increased climate-resilience disaster prevention and responses to aid communities in protecting their land, livelihoods as well.