Rhodes: Greek holiday island filled with Brits ravaged by deadly flash floods
Rhodes: Greek holiday island filled with Brits ravaged by deadly flash floods A 62-year-old was found dead after flash floods sent his vehicle into the sea. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Lauran O'Toole , Senior Reporter 18:01, Wed, Oct 14, 2026 Updated: 21:36, Wed, Oct 14, 2026 One person died in the midst of the flash floods (Image: Eurokinissi/AFP via Getty Images) Horrifying flash floods have ripped through one of the most popular holiday islands in Greece , leaving one dead and turning roads into rivers. A 62-year-old man was killed after a powerful surge of water swept his car onto a beach on the island of Rhodes, authorities said. The hotel worker's body was found in Stegna, a small village located 20 miles south of Rhodes Town. Firefighters and coast guard crews searched the coastline, while four cars had been washed away due to the severe weather, the coast guard said in a statement. Violent winds and heavy rain have wreaked havoc on the island, which is renowned for its well-preserved medieval old town and picturesque beaches. Rhodes has been placed under a state of emergency, and schools on the island will be shut tomorrow, October 15, to allow for inspections and damage assessments. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The emergency services have received over 100 calls for assistance on Rhodes, carrying out 13 operations to move people to safety and 64 water-pumping operations. In Archangelos, the largest traditional working village in Rhodes, an unoccupied car was swept away by the heavy rain. Torrential downpours have also flooded roads across Rhodes, turning them into rivers and leaving dozens of vehicles stranded in Ialysos, Rhodes town, Afandou, Faliraki and Archangelos. Meanwhile, traffic was suspended on the Archangelos–Malona road in Rhodes after a large boulder fell onto the road, damaging the surface and safety barriers. Get the latest news from around the world and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . Elsewhere, a lightning strike sparked a house fire in Ialysos, the second-largest town on the Greek island of Rhodes. Residents in Rhodes and other islands in the Aegean Sea are being urged by the authorities to limit travel to essential journeys only. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Greece has been battered by torrential rain and powerful winds (Image: Getty) Multiple bus routes have been suspended within Rhodes town, including bus services to and from the port of Akandia and along the Rhodes–Faliraki route. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Greece has been battered by torrential rain and powerful winds, prompting code red weather alerts across seven regions, including Crete, Attica, Evia and the South Aegean. Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Evangelos Tournas said the torrential wind and rain have caused widespread damage, including fallen trees, flooding, and power outages across several regions of Greece. Elsewhere in the Mediterranean region, Cyprus has been placed under an orange weather alert, with forecasters warning of severe thunderstorms, strong gusts and the risk of hail. Greece Flood Greece holidays British tourists Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments