Greece faces ‘disaster of unprecedented proportions’ as wildfires ravage the country

The Mediterranean nation is broiling under one of its worst heat waves in decades and firefighters continue to Scientists are more confident than ever in connecting the dots between the climate crisis and extreme weather: globally, droughts that may have occurred only once every 10 years or so now happen 70% more frequently, according to the report. And amid unrelenting drought and record heat, wildfire seasons are now longer and result in more destructive fires.Mitsotakis said any failures in Greece’s firefighting response will be identified, those responsible will be held to account and people whose property was destroyed will be compensated.The prime minister will chair a cabinet meeting on Tuesday which will announce specific measures to tackle the effects of the wildfires.Chris Liakos and Elinda Labropoulou reported from Evia, Greece. Amy Woodyatt wrote from London. Angela Fritz and Rachel Ramirez contributed reporting.