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Heavy rain and strong winds have triggered widespread flooding across Greece, prompting authorities to issue a red weather warning on Wednesday. The alert, which covers much of the country, also extends to popular tourist destinations such as Rhodes, Mykonos and Kos, according to the British tabloid The Sun. The most severe flooding has been reported in the village of Platania, located in the municipality of Nótio Pílion in western Greece. The Sun states that the water has cut off roughly half of the village, isolating residents from the rest of the community. Greek officials have sent mobile phone alerts to residents in the area, advising them to avoid basements and ground‑floor levels due to the risk of flooding. Nearby villages Horton and Milinian have also experienced muddy roads, making travel difficult. Local media outlet Tovima reports that heavy rainfall is expected to ease by Thursday, though sporadic showers may continue into the afternoon. The Sun notes that a new storm surge is anticipated over the weekend, leading to police and rescue services being placed on high alert. October has been a challenging month for weather in Greece. Early in the month, a red weather warning was issued for the island of Crete after floods damaged buildings and roads. The current situation underscores the ongoing risk of severe weather events across the country. Article source: Iltalehti | Image credit: Iltalehti
Heavy rain and strong winds have triggered widespread flooding across Greece, prompting authorities to issue a red weather warning on Wednesday. The alert, which covers much of the country, also extends to popular tourist destinations such as Rhodes, Mykonos and Kos, according to the British tabloid The Sun. The most severe flooding has been reported in the village of Platania, located in the municipality of Nótio Pílion in western Greece. The Sun states that the water has cut off roughly half of the village, isolating residents from the rest of the community. Greek officials have sent mobile phone alerts to residents in the area, advising them to avoid basements and ground‑floor levels due to the risk of flooding. Nearby villages Horton and Milinian have also experienced muddy roads, making travel difficult. Local media outlet Tovima reports that heavy rainfall is expected to ease by Thursday, though sporadic showers may continue into the afternoon. The Sun notes that a new storm surge is anticipated over the weekend, leading to police and rescue services being placed on high alert. October has been a challenging month for weather in Greece. Early in the month, a red weather warning was issued for the island of Crete after floods damaged buildings and roads. The current situation underscores the ongoing risk of severe weather events across the country.
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