• Mayor requests a State of Emergency, deadly floods strike Rhodes, Greece

    ByRishav Kothari

    Heavy rainfall triggered deadly flooding on Rhodes, Greece, on October 14, 2026, with 264 mm (10.4 inches) recorded at the National Observatory of Athens station by 12:50 LT (09:50 UTC). A 62-year-old man died after floodwater swept his car toward the sea at Stegna, while regional authorities reported more than 30 rescue and extrication operations and more than 200 water-pumping interventions.The Mayor of Rhodes requested the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection to declare a State of Emergency for the island due to the extensive damage to roads and property

  • Two killed after firefighting helicopters collide near Psatha, Greece

    ByRishav Kothari

    A Greek firefighting coordinator and a Danish pilot were killed when two firefighting helicopters collided near Psatha, west of Athens, on August 2, 2026. A British pilot and a second Greek coordinator aboard the other aircraft survived and were transported for hospital treatment. At least 38 agricultural and forest fires had been reported across Greece between August 1 and 2. Meanwhile, the Greek police have arrested and imposed fines on more than 10 arsonists in association with different fires across the country since July 31.

  • Severe storms and Saharan dust batter Greece, leaving widespread disruption and 1 dead

    ByTeo Blašković

    A multi-day severe storm system, named Storm Erminio in Greek media, affected Greece in early April 2026, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and Saharan dust that caused flooding, one fatality, multiple rescues, and widespread disruption to maritime and air transport. The hardest-hit areas included Attica, the Aegean islands, Crete, and parts of the Peloponnese.

  • Intense rainfall and gale-force winds hit Greece, causing deadly flooding

    ByRishav Kothari

    A severe storm system brought intense rainfall and gale-force winds across Greece on January 22, 2026, causing deadly floods and widespread disruptions. A woman was killed in Glyfada, Athens, when her vehicle was swept away by floodwaters, and a 53-year-old coastguard officer died in Peloponnese after being struck by a wave. Schools were closed, ferry services suspended, and authorities warned residents to avoid non-essential travel.

  • Severe floods strike Greek holiday islands Paros and Mykonos

    ByRishav Kothari

    Severe floods swept through the Greek holiday islands of Paros and Mykonos on Monday, March 31, 2025, as a powerful storm over the Aegean Sea passed over the islands. Travel bans were issued for both islands as crews worked to clear roads that were blocked by landslides and floodwaters. Schools remained closed on the islands through Tuesday, April 1, 2025.