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Bad news for vacationers in Greece

Bad weather continues in Greece. The downpours flooded some roads in tourist areas.

Heavy rain with thunderstorms, lightning, and hail will continue until the end of the week, forecasters say.

Heavy rain has flooded many roads in Halkidiki tonight. Roads were also flooded in the city of Lamia, causing highway traffic in the area to stop for an hour.

The storm also fell on the capital of Athens.

In the city of Ioannina, passengers were rescued from a flooded car.

Greek authorities warn tourists not to enter the sea until the storm passes. Traffic police urge people to drive upright and be careful during heavy rain.

Tourists vacationing in Greece these days spend time walking and shopping.

It is very rare for tourists to cancel their vacation due to bad weather, hoteliers report.

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