Severe flooding and infrastructure damage in Rhodes following intense rainfall

A severe storm system caused catastrophic flooding across the island of Rhodes, Greece, beginning on the night of Sunday, November 1, 2026. The most significant damage was concentrated in the Archangelos area, where torrential waters flooded dozens of homes and businesses and displaced approximately 60 vehicles, some of which were washed into the sea. Residents in the hardest-hit zones were forced to seek refuge on rooftops to escape rising water levels.

Authorities issued multiple emergency alerts via the 112 service throughout the early hours of Monday, November 2, urging citizens to restrict movement due to dangerous conditions. As a precautionary measure, schools in the municipal units of Archangelos and Afantou remained closed for the day. Local reports indicate that traffic has been interrupted in Kolympia, Kalathos, and Archangelos, while emergency crews, including the fire service and civil protection teams, continue to carry out pumping operations and provide assistance to stranded individuals. While rainfall has decreased in intensity, authorities remain on high alert as they continue to assess the full scale of the destruction and manage road network hazards across the island.