Crete: Floods, damage and rescues amid severe weather and 112 alerts
A powerful storm system strikes the island, triggering severe floods, infrastructure damage and rescue operations alongside emergency mobile alerts.
- Widespread floods and heavy damage reported across Crete.
- Rescue teams are actively extracting stranded individuals.
- Emergency 112 alerts were issued to residents and visitors.
If you are currently visiting Crete, follow all emergency instructions sent via the 112 service and avoid non-essential travel in flooded areas. Check with your accommodation or tour operator regarding road closures and local conditions.
Severe Weather Hits Crete
The island of Crete is facing extreme weather conditions bringing torrential rainfall, extensive flooding, and significant disruption to local infrastructure.
Rescues and Emergency Alerts
Greek authorities activated the 112 emergency notification system, sending urgent safety warnings to mobile phones across the affected regions. Fire and rescue crews responded to numerous calls, carrying out complex extractions of people trapped in flooded vehicles and buildings.
Local Guidance
Officials continue to urge the public to exercise extreme caution, limit movement to absolute necessities, and strictly follow instructions issued by emergency services and local police until the weather system clears.
