Storms, flooding cause chaos on Greek holiday island of Crete
Schools closed across Crete as heavy rain flooded roads, disrupted power and prompted emergency crews to warn residents against travel.
- On Thursday, October 1, severe thunderstorms triggered flash floods across Crete, killing at least one elderly farmer and forcing widespread school closures amid extensive infrastructure damage.
- An intense low-pressure system settling over the eastern Mediterranean unleashed torrential rainfall; Anogeia recorded 387 millimeters in two days, prompting the Hellenic National Meteorological Service to issue a red alert.
- Firefighters received over 250 calls as floods damaged infrastructure across the island; a bridge collapse in Rethymno sent a vehicle into a riverbed, injuring the couple inside.
- Mayor Georgios Klados of Mylopotamos declared a state of emergency to mobilize resources while municipal crews worked to restore access to isolated mountain villages and clear debris.
- Authorities warn that saturated soils increase landslide risk as the storm system persists through Sunday; residents are advised to monitor official warnings and avoid unnecessary travel.
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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.
The Greek Meteorological Authority announced the activation of the "Red Alert," the highest emergency level on Crete Island, following a wave of heavy rains and thunderstorms that hit the island, causing massive flooding and serious material damage.
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