Britons on vacation are dealing with the aftermath of severe weather that caused significant damage to a popular destination, resulting in flooded homes and cars floating in the affected areas.
Images showing the devastation in Greece have circulated on social media platforms as local residents rush to salvage belongings before the next round of storms strikes. In Corfu, a British family found themselves stranded when their car became stuck on a dirt track, but local emergency services eventually rescued them.
In Oiniades and Aitoliko in Aitoloakarnania, heavy flooding has trapped residents in their homes, while landslides in Nechori have rendered road networks impassable, complicating rescue operations.
Due to the brutal weather conditions, schools in Zakynthos and Rhodes were closed for the safety of students and staff, forcing children to remain at home. In Athens, workers and students enjoyed an unexpected long weekend due to the annual city’s feast, as authorities urged people to stay indoors during the stormy weather.
Greece is preparing for another 48 hours of severe weather, with hailstorms and heavy rain expected to hit the region until Friday morning. Meteorologist Giorgos Tsatrafilias cautioned that the storm could bring thunderstorms, strong winds, a sudden temperature drop, and even snow on Mount Kaimaktsalan.
Western and northern Greece, as well as parts of the Aegean, are predicted to experience harsh weather conditions, including heavy rain and thunderstorms. Gale-force winds are forecast for the Ionian and southern Aegean seas, with light snow expected at the Kaimaktsalan ski resort.
Following recent flash floods, additional snowfall is anticipated in Western Macedonia, while Thrace, the Aegean, and Crete are bracing for heavy rainfall and storms. Italy and Spain also faced extreme Mediterranean storms earlier in the week.
The island of Ibiza was put on a red alert due to “extraordinary danger” as Storm Gabrielle affected the Balearics, prompting military deployment and rescue operations to assist those affected by flooding and other storm-related incidents.