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Greek Islands Grapple with Severe Flooding After Torrential Storms

Paros, Mykonos, and Crete face extensive damage as emergency crews work to clear roads and restore infrastructure following days of extreme weather.

An aerial photograph taken by a drone shows the port of Naousa, after a powerful storm which has triggered widespread flooding on the Aegean Sea island of Paros, Greece, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Stathis Roussos)
An aerial photograph taken by a drone shows the port of Naousa, after a powerful storm which has triggered widespread flooding on the Aegean Sea island of Paros, Greece, Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Stathis Roussos)
An aerial photograph taken by a drone shows the port of Naousa, after a powerful storm which has triggered widespread flooding on the Aegean Sea island of Paros, Greece, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Stathis Roussos)
An aerial photograph taken by a drone shows the port of Naousa, after a powerful storm which has triggered widespread flooding on the Aegean Sea island of Paros, Greece, Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Stathis Roussos)

Overview

  • Paros and Mykonos have declared states of emergency as severe storms caused significant flooding, road damage, and transportation disruptions.
  • Crete experienced the heaviest rainfall, with rescue crews assisting individuals trapped by floodwaters and rockslides reported across the island.
  • No injuries or fatalities have been reported on Paros or Mykonos, though floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged homes, and left streets choked with mud and debris.
  • Schools remain closed across multiple islands, and ferry services have been disrupted, complicating recovery efforts.
  • The storms follow a recent earthquake swarm in the Cyclades region, highlighting the growing impact of extreme weather and seismic activity attributed to climate change.