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The storms that struck the popular Greek island of Crete at the weekend have caused “enormous” damage, according to the government in Athens. The area around the resort town of Agia Pelagia near Heraklion was most affected by the storm. Residents whose houses or businesses were damaged will receive emergency payments of €6,000 ($5,800), state radio ERT reported on Monday. In addition, local authorities will receive €400,000 to repair destroyed infrastructure such as electricity and water lines and to remove the huge masses of mud from the streets. Schools remained closed on Monday. Storms in O…