Greece is facing unprecedented weather havoc, with severe storms, flooding, and landslides affecting hundreds of communities across the country. From the Ionian islands and Chania to Achaia and Thessaloniki, residents are urged to remain on high alert as infrastructure damage, power outages, and evacuations increase. Authorities are working around the clock to address emergencies.

In northern Greece, the powerful Vardaris winds are reaching speeds of up to 9 Beaufort in Thessaloniki, causing fallen trees, vehicle damage, and widespread electricity disruptions in areas including Melissochori, Pefka, and Thermi. The fire service has reported over 88 tree removal operations and 33 incidents requiring debris clearance. Flights at Macedonia Airport were diverted to Athens due to safety concerns.

Coastal and island regions are also severely affected. Winds reaching 110 km/h have stirred the sea along Paxos, Lefkada, Paros, and Crete, flooding squares, coastal roads, and harbors. On Corfu, fallen trees and electricity cuts have disrupted households and businesses, while in Chania, shop signs and glass windows were damaged.

Mainland Greece is experiencing serious flooding and landslides. Rivers including Acheloos, Kalamas, Louros, and Vouraikos have overflowed, affecting farmland, homes, and livestock facilities. In Achaia and Erymanthos, landslides threaten roads and infrastructure, prompting local authorities to declare states of emergency to accelerate repairs.

Some villages have been cut off or evacuated. In Kalamata’s Alagonia, the settlements of Mahala and Pano Meria were evacuated, and around 150 residents in Mazaraki, Pineias, were isolated due to landslides. In Katakolo, a 40-ton boulder is being secured with wire ropes, leading to the precautionary evacuation of 10 homes. Authorities urge residents to follow civil protection guidance and limit travel.

Transport disruptions are widespread. The Sindos-Thessaloniki railway line was temporarily blocked by a fallen tree, and ferry routes are restricted in areas such as Volos-Sporades, Arkitsa-Aidipsos, and Kavala-Prinos. In Piraeus, travel to the Argosaronic islands is only possible on conventional vessels, while ships from Crete resumed departures around midday, returning to Piraeus late in the evening.