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Storms, flooding cause chaos on Greek holiday island of Crete

Storms and torrential rain forced evacuations and road closures as officials worked to clear debris and restore transport after 42 cm of rain fell in Canea.

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Floods after heavy storms trapped some people in their cars and forced the evacuation of some tourists on the Greek holiday island of Crete, local officials said Saturday.

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The bad weather continues in Crete, creating many problems in several areas of the island. The state apparatus is on alert to be able to deal with the problems, while 112 has sounded on citizens' mobile phones once again. "Severe weather phenomena in the Municipality of Ierapetra of the Regional Unit of Lasithi. Limit your movements. Follow the instructions of the Authorities," the message said. Extensive damage to the road network and crops - …

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The Greek Meteorological Service has announced that heavy rains are expected to continue for several more hours.

·Zagreb, Croatia
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Power outages, destroyed houses and a dead one: the violent storms on the Greek islands of Crete and Rhodes leave clear traces.

·Düsseldorf, Germany
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Heavy rains and thunderstorms have caused flooding and damage on the Greek island of Crete, which is popular for holidaymakers. People stuck in their cars, some tourists had to be evacuated and a woman taken to the hospital.

·Vienna, Austria
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Extensive damage to flooded properties, damaged roads and problems with networks in Crete are revealed as the waters gradually recede in several areas The post Crete: On the move after the new wave of bad weather – Huge destruction in Zoniana, Ierapetra appeared first on in.gr.

·Greece
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Heavy rains and storms that have been ongoing since Thursday have caused flooding and significant damage in Crete, forcing the evacuation of several holiday homes on the Greek island, which is frequently visited by tourists.

·Budapest, Hungary
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flash.gr broke the news on Friday, October 2, 2026.
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