Ferry Routes to Crete Modified Due to Severe Weather
- Severe weather triggered landslides and road closures across Crete's mountainous regions yesterday, with authorities responding to debris-blocked routes that disrupted travel and access for residents in affected areas.
- A low-pressure system settling over the Mediterranean is bringing torrential rainfall to Crete, with the European ECMWF model forecasting totals exceeding 400 millimeters in mountain areas by Sunday.
- In Mylopotamos, the Diskouri bridge in Livadia collapsed from water force, while Zoniana residents face power cuts and waterlogged basements as crews work clearing debris and pumping water.
- Civil Protection issued a 112 emergency message urging caution, while schools closed across Chania, Rethymno, and Lasithi to ensure public safety as emergency crews continue water removal operations.
- Ferry connections between The Piraeus, Heraklion, and Chania remain scheduled, though dangerous 8- to 9-Beaufort winds force vessels to bypass Serifos and Milos; visitors should verify their itinerary before departure.
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The island of Crete, a favorite among Lithuanian travelers, is experiencing natural disasters. Heavy rains have turned roads into fast-flowing streams, causing landslides and power outages. A powerful wave of bad weather hit the island on Wednesday night and is still raging at full force.
The popular tourist island of Crete is facing a risk of flooding this week. Forecasts say the northern part of the island is expected to receive more than 400mm of rain, an extreme amount. The island is on the highest level of warning.
Torrential rains have caused flooding and landslides on the Greek island of Euboea. Fallen rocks have blocked roads and two foreign tourists were rescued from a car swept away by the floodwaters. Authorities are urging residents and tourists to stop driving for at least 24 hours. In another part of the island, a tornado has blown roofs off houses. Ground floors and shops have been flooded. According to the Civil Protection, no one was injured. T…
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