Severe weather causes floods in Skiathos and South Pelion

On October 28, 2026, severe weather conditions caused significant flooding across the island of Skiathos and the South Pelion region in central Greece. Intense rainfall transformed major roads into raging torrents and triggered landslides, severely disrupting local infrastructure.

The situation is particularly critical in the village of Platania, where the overflowing of a local stream has cut off access to the eastern part of the settlement. The mayor of South Pelion, Michalis Mitzikos, who is currently trapped in the area, described the flooding as exceeding the severity of the damage caused by Storm Daniel. Authorities have issued an emergency 112 alert, urging residents with multi-story buildings to move to higher floors for safety due to the rapidly rising water levels.

Emergency response measures are ongoing, with local officials emphasizing the danger posed by the weather patterns. While the immediate focus remains on securing residents and managing the flooding, the region faces prolonged infrastructure isolation as rescue operations remain difficult due to the destruction of access routes.