Storms batter Greek tourist islands for second day, with Crete hardest hit
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Greek tourist islands devastated by flooding
- Severe storms, including heavy rainfall and hail, have walloped Greece’s tourist islands for two consecutive days.
- On Paros, flooding caused significant damage, with cars swept out to sea and homes inundated. Local authorities have requested emergency aid.
- Mykonos also experienced hail and strong winds, leading to school closures on several islands.
- In Crete, rescue crews assisted people trapped in vehicles by floodwaters, and rockslides and road closures were reported.
- The storms, attributed to warming waters and rising global temperatures, follow recent earthquake activity in the region.