Severe storm in Crete causes floods, one death and widespread damage
A strong storm swept across Crete on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, floods and landslides that left at least one person dead and triggered more than 250 calls to the Fire Service for rescues and assistance.1,2,3,4,5
The worst impacts were reported in the regional units of Rethymno, Heraklion and Lasithi, where roads were washed out, homes and businesses were flooded and several municipalities were placed under a state of emergency; the Fire Service performed dozens of water rescues and transferred dozens of residents to safety.1,2,3,4,5