The Greek island of Tinos has been placed under a three-month state of emergency following severe weather that caused extensive damage to infrastructure and raised safety concerns for residents.

Local officials approved the measure after an urgent request from the island’s Mayor, who described the situation as an “unpredictable case of force majeure.”

According to municipal authorities, continuous storms and gale-force winds battered the island, damaging sections of the road network, triggering dangerous soil erosion and causing rockfalls. Officials warned that the conditions have made several areas hazardous for the public.

“The island is facing an unpredictable situation of force majeure,” the mayor said in his request for emergency status. He added that local authorities are working on the front lines to restore safety and normalcy as quickly as possible.

The emergency declaration is expected to accelerate repair work and mobilize resources aimed at addressing the widespread damage and protecting residents from further risks as severe weather persists.