Heavy rains hit on Thursday island of Cretecaused large-scale flooding in areas Chania And Heraklion. Roads turned into raging rivers, leaving motorists trapped and residents trapped in their homes and shops.
According to local media reports, areas were particularly affected Palaiochora, Nea Hora And Vesselswhere the water level rose above the thresholds of houses. Videos are being circulated on social media showing how hotels and streets go under water.
Landslides and power outages
On North Road of Crete (BOAK)as well as on the national highway Chania–Kissamos and in the area Kallidonia–Kolimvari minor landslides occurred. Drivers reported flooded areas and washed out roadsides to the portal zarpanews.gr.
There have been reports of power outages. Emergency services received dozens of calls about people being rescued from cars and trees falling.
Heraklion: roads impassable
In the area Heraklion suffered the most Phoenicia, Malades And Palekastro in the municipality Malevasiyo. There, the roads became impassable for both pedestrians and cars.
Deputy regional governor Nikos Sirigonakis reported local landslides on the section of the BOAK highway between Bali And Fodele. According to him, heavy equipment from municipalities is involved in clearing roads.
“There are no reports of flooded houses or casualties at this time,” he added.
Complaints from residents and reaction from authorities
Residents Courts and neighboring areas claim that every heavy rain event leads to floods, but the authorities have not taken effective measures. “Every time it’s the same thing – water enters houses, but help arrives late,” a local publication quotes zarpanews.gr.
Despite the consequences, Rethymnon Some farmers called the heavy rainfall a “blessing” – the rain helped restore water supplies and moisten fields after a long drought.
There are no reports of casualties at this time, but authorities urge residents and tourists not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.
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