ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) declared a state of mourning after a freak overnight downpour with the force of a “waterfall” flooded three towns near Athens, killing at least 15 people.

“At this time, declaring a state of national mourning over this great tragedy is the least we can do,” Tsipras said in a televised address.

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