Greece Floods: 264mm of Rain Hits Rhodes as Deadly Flash Floods Sweep Cars Into Sea | 1 Dead | World

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<p>Deadly flash floods have struck Rhodes, Greece, after torrential rainfall sent torrents of muddy water through roads and swept vehicles into the sea. One person died as severe flooding caused widespread disruption across the Greek island on October 14, 2026.</p><p>The National Observatory of Athens recorded 264mm of rainfall at its Rhodes weather station by 12:50 p.m., including 202mm in approximately six and a half hours.</p><p>The Greek Coast Guard reported that four vehicles were swept into the sea near Stegna Beach, close to Archangelos on Rhodes's eastern coast. Emergency services responded as floodwaters inundated roads and damaged infrastructure.</p><p>More than 30 rescue and evacuation operations and over 200 water-pumping interventions were reported by the evening of October 14. Landslides and rockfall also disrupted roads, including the route linking Archangelos and Malona.</p><p>Authorities urged residents and visitors to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from flooded roads and streams. Schools on Rhodes were scheduled to remain closed on October 15 while safety inspections and damage assessments took place.</p><p>The severe weather also affected other parts of Greece, including Evia and the Sporades, with flooding, road damage and transport disruption reported.</p><p>Watch this report for the latest verified figures, footage of the flooding and updates on the impact across Rhodes and Greece.</p>