2022 Greek floods

2022 Greek floods

Date	October 2022
Location	Greece
Type	flooding
Deaths	2
Non-fatal injuries	unknown

The seaside resort of Agia Pelagia was most heavily effected.

In October 2022, Crete, the largest island of Greece was hit by destructive floods.^[1] The floods were triggered by a large thunderstorm and heavy rains.^[2] Two fatalities were reported along with 150 millimetres (5.9 in) of rain falling within less 12 hours.^[3]

Response

On 15 October, flash floods hit the north coast of Crete.^[4] Extensive damage was reported in many seaside areas.^[5] Settlements affected included Agia Pelagia, Lygaria, Chania and Lasithi.^[6]

On 16 October, a government taskforce arrived on scene.^[7]

References

1. "Greece floods: 'The disaster is biblical'". BBC News. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
2. "One dead and two missing after Greek island of Crete hit by flash flooding". the Guardian. Agence France-Presse. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
3. "Second person found dead after flash flooding in Crete". the Guardian. 16 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
4. "One dead in flash floods on the Greek island of Crete". Reuters. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
5. "Severe flash floods hit Greek island of Crete, killing at least two". euronews. 16 October 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
6. Simmons, Jonita (15 October 2022). "Flash Floods Destroy Villages on Crete; One Dead". GreekReporter.com. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
7. Mazonakis, Stella (17 October 2022). "Greek Government Task Force Visits Crete After Deadly Floods; Man Dies Trapped In Car". Retrieved 16 October 2022.