Greece’s weather service has upgraded its warning as heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across much of the country. Several regions face red alerts, with the most intense conditions forecast for Monday and Tuesday.
Heavy rain from Storm Agneta flooded homes and businesses on Rhodes, swept vehicles through streets and prompted emergency alerts urging people to limit travel. Schools in two municipal districts were closed Monday
Red weather alerts have been issued for parts of the country as torrential rain, thunderstorms and strong winds cause flooding, landslides and damage, with conditions expected to remain unsettled through Tuesday
Persistent rainfall will gradually subside across much of Greece on Oct. 29, although showers will linger in eastern and southern areas before becoming increasingly isolated later in the day
Severe flooding in southern Pelion has inundated homes and businesses, cut off villages and disrupted power supplies. The mayor says rainfall brought water volumes comparable to those seen during Storm Daniel in 2023
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Nine areas have been placed under Greece’s highest state of emergency preparedness as heavy rain and thunderstorms sweep eastern parts of the country, with localized hail also possible
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are sweeping Athens and several parts of Greece, with the national weather service warning of intense conditions through Tuesday and possible localized hail
Residents affected by recent flooding in the Municipality of Mylopotamos can apply for financial assistance through Friday, October 23, 2026, to cover immediate needs and replace household goods.
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A 62-year-old man was killed in Rhodes as torrential rain swept cars into the sea, while flooding tore apart roads in Evia and left authorities assessing widespread damage as the weather begins to ease
Departures from Piraeus are expected to resume gradually after 9 a.m. Thursday, but earlier sailings remain canceled and services from Rafina and Lavrio continue to face weather-related disruption
Traffic to and from Markopoulo and Agioi Apostoloi is being diverted via Evvoias Street and Panagioti Dima Street
A 25-year-old man died in Rhodes after floodwaters swept his car into the sea at Stegna, as a severe storm batters the island and much of Greece.
Heavy rain has raised water levels in Athens’ Kifisos River and caused the Kireas River to overflow in Evia, while flooding, damaged infrastructure, power outages and transport disruptions affect several regions.
Flooding has hit Skiathos, Evia and the Athens region as Greece faces another day of severe storms, with a red warning in effect for Evia, schools closed across several islands and winds forecast to reach 10 Beaufort in the Aegean
Civil Protection has issued a 112 emergency alert urging residents of Evia, Skyros and the Sporades to limit travel as heavy rain and strong winds affect Greece. Schools on Evia, Skiathos, Skopelos, Rhodes and Symi will remain closed October 14.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible hail are forecast across parts of Greece on Tuesday and Wednesday, while gale-force winds in the Aegean could disrupt sea and air travel.
Which areas will be affected by the new wave of bad weather and when it is expected to reach Attica
Banks will suspend loan payments on performing loans through the end of 2026 and halt judicial and extrajudicial debt collection procedures through February 2027 for eligible borrowers affected by extreme weather.