Powerful storms swept across Greece on Monday, causing flooding, rescues, and road closures, with northern regions worst affected. Authorities issued high-risk warnings for Crete as the storm system shifts south and more bad weather looms
Outdated flood-control infrastructure, steep asphalt roads and buried streams are turning heavy rain into deadly torrents across Athens, experts warn—raising urgent questions after a fatal flood in Glyfada and ahead of a landmark court ruling on March 4.
Authorities issue red and orange alerts as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gale-force winds are forecast nationwide, prompting emergency preparedness measures and ferry cancellations.
Severe storms triggered deadly flooding, transport disruptions, and power outages across Greece, killing two people as authorities warn that dangerous weather conditions, though easing, are expected to persist in parts of the country through Thursday.
Two storm-related fatalities were reported, including a pedestrian in the Ano Glyfada district of SE Athens and a coast guard officer at an eastern Peloponnese port town
Heavy rain, snow, and gale-force winds swept across Greece on Wednesday, triggering widespread school closures, emergency alerts, and special measures for workers as authorities warned of flooding and dangerous travel conditions.
Rain and thunderstorms ease gradually across Greece on Thursday, with strong winds at sea, a noticeable temperature drop by day’s end, and dusty conditions lingering in eastern and southeastern regions early on.
Authorities warn of intense rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, and dust transport as a dangerous weather system affects much of the country through Thursday morning.
Authorities remain on high alert nationwide as severe flooding, landslides, and vehicles swept away by fast-moving waters have been recorded in several regions.
Local authorities announced that all schools in Attica will remain closed on Wednesday due to the severe weather
Multiple island municipalities ordered all schools shut on Friday as Storm Byron brings severe rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, with authorities citing safety concerns amid red-level weather warnings.
Greece faces widespread heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds as authorities place ten regions under the highest civil-protection alert and warn citizens to avoid unnecessary travel.
In Attica, the most dangerous window is forecast from Thursday afternoon, Dec. 3, through Friday morning.
Heavy downpours in Athens from Cyclone Adel create flooding but do little to replenish reservoirs or groundwater, highlighting the need for steady, prolonged rainfall to address the region’s drought crisis
Severe storms from Storm Adel have caused major flooding in Athens, forcing road closures and unusual crossings as residents navigate submerged streets
Authorities close schools in several regions due to heavy rain and flooding risks, while some areas, including Corfu, will continue classes as normal
Severe weather system “Adel” is sweeping across Greece, flooding streets in Athens and placing several regions under a red alert as authorities warn of intense storms, hail and dangerous conditions through Saturday
Severe flooding, landslides and power outages hit Corfu and Aetolia-Acarnania as Storm Adel intensifies, prompting emergency alerts, travel disruption and widespread school closures
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and widespread dust transport from Africa will affect most of Greece, with the strongest weather in western regions.
Four regions in western Greece have been placed on Red Code alert as Storm Adel brings intense rain, thunderstorms and heightened flood risk, with conditions expected to worsen through Thursday and Friday