Severe weather causes flooding and disruption across Greece

A severe weather front has been affecting Greece since October 12, 2026, bringing heavy rainfall, hail, and gale-force winds reaching up to 10 Beaufort. The areas most severely impacted include Evia, Skiathos, Skopelos, Rhodes, and Attica. In Evia, the Kireas River overflowed, causing the collapse of an auxiliary bridge in the Kyparissi area, while heavy rains in Skiathos dragged away parked vehicles and flooded shops and roads. Fire services have received numerous calls for assistance, with 58 incidents recorded by early October 14, primarily involving tree removals and water pumping.

The Civil Protection authorities have placed eight regions—including Attica, the Peloponnese, Crete, and the Southern Aegean—under a "Red Code" alert. Consequently, schools in the Northern Sporades, parts of Evia, Rhodes, and Symi have suspended in-person classes, with some shifting to remote learning. Emergency alerts via the 112 service were issued for residents in Politika, Evia, and Skiathos, urging them to limit non-essential movement. Maritime travel has also been disrupted, with port authorities in Piraeus and Lavrio implementing sailing bans until weather conditions improve.

Local authorities continue to manage the aftermath, and the national emergency mechanism remains fully mobilized. The meteorological service continues to monitor the situation, as further hazardous weather is anticipated through the coming days.