Severe Storms Wreak Havoc Across Greek Islands, Disrupting Infrastructure

Flooding, hailstorms, and strong winds continue to impact Mykonos, Paros, Chios, and other regions, as emergency measures and rescue operations remain underway.

• Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding on Mykonos, Paros, and Chios, with streets submerged, vehicles swept into the sea, and landslides reported in Paros.
• No injuries or fatalities have been reported, though 13 people were rescued from floodwaters on Paros, and ferry operations have been disrupted in Chios due to storm damage.
• Schools remain closed in affected areas, including Mykonos, Paros, Syros, Kos, and Rhodos, while traffic bans are in place to ensure public safety.
• The storms have expanded to Crete, flooding streets in Chania and temporarily closing the local airport, with further severe weather expected in the Dodecanese region.
• Meteorologists link the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in Greece to broader climate change trends, raising concerns about long-term impacts on infrastructure and tourism.

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