May 6, 2024

Athens News

News in English from Greece

Hail the size of a nut fell on Chios: damage to crops and crops


Heavy rains, storms and hail hit Chios as bad weather swept across the Greek island.

The Campos area suffered significant damage, reaching 100% crop destruction. The hail, as seen in photographs published on the websites politischios.gr and alithia.gr, reaches a terrifying size.

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At the same time, the island’s roads look as if they were covered with snow.

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According to agricultural producers, the citrus crop was damaged by hail and ended up on the ground. Farmers are asked to submit a claim to ELGA for compensation for damage caused by bad weather.



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