Storms, flooding cause chaos on Greek holiday island of Crete
- Severe rain and strong winds struck Crete, causing floods, landslides, road disruptions and damage in several regions.
- An 80-year-old shepherd was found dead in floodwater near his sheep pen in Rethymno after going missing while checking his livestock.
- Schools closed in Chania and Rethymno, while emergency alerts warned residents to avoid travel in several affected areas.
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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.
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