Storms, flooding cause chaos on Greek holiday island of Crete
Emergency crews worked to reopen roads as 42 cm of rain fell in Chania and schools closed across parts of the island.
- On October 1, severe thunderstorms triggered flash floods across Crete, killing one elderly farmer and prompting the Hellenic National Meteorological Service to issue a red alert. Widespread school closures and infrastructure damage followed across the island.
- A low-pressure system settling over the eastern Mediterranean unleashed torrential rainfall, with European weather models projecting exceptionally high accumulations exceeding 400 mm on northern mountain slopes. This extreme weather battered vulnerable terrain across the island.
- Firefighters received more than 250 calls as floods inundated roads, while a bridge collapse in Rethymno sent a vehicle into a river. Agricultural areas on the Lasithi Plateau reported that more than 80% of production faces substantial losses.
- Mayor Georgios Klados declared a state of emergency in Mylopotamos, where crews worked to restore water supply networks after damage left about 2,500 people without access. Ferry operators simultaneously modified Aegean itineraries to bypass intermediate ports due to dangerous sea conditions.
- Authorities activated the European Union's Copernicus Emergency Management Service to map flood-affected areas as the island transitions into damage assessment. While weather gradually improves, officials warn that unstable ground and debris present lingering risks for residents and travelers.
195 Articles
195 Articles
The storm, which took the life of an 82-year-old farmer in the Rethymno region, in central Crete, on Wednesday night, devastated the island in full tourist season.
Destroyed roads, flooded houses and beaches full of debris. The holiday island of Crete was hit by a severe storm. Six employees are still stuck in a popular destination.
The Greek Meteorological Service has announced that heavy rains are expected to continue for several more hours.
Power outages, destroyed houses and a dead one: the violent storms on the Greek islands of Crete and Rhodes leave clear traces.
Heavy rains and storms that have been ongoing since Thursday have caused flooding and significant damage in Crete, forcing the evacuation of several holiday homes on the Greek island, which is frequently visited by tourists.
On the Greek island of Crete, heavy rains have caused landslides and flooding.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
