Solastalgia describes the emotional distress and sense of loss people feel when their home environment undergoes significant negative change due to forces beyond their control, such as environmental destruction, climate change, or natural disasters.
The Daniel Storm, active in September 2023, had catastrophic effects across multiple countries. The Storm brought unprecedented rainfall, with some areas experiencing over a meter of rain in just a few days.
The torrential rain led to severe flooding in central Greece; particularly in the Thessaly region that experienced record-breaking rainfall, leading to massive floods. The city of Volos, along with villages like Palamas, and Vlochos, was severely affected. Rivers overflowed, washing away homes, roads, and bridges.
The storm caused the deaths of at least 16 people and left many more missing. Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate, and significant agricultural losses occurred in Thessaly, a key farming area for Greece.
