Emergency weather alert in Brit holiday hotspot as storm batters Greek island with heavy rain and flooding

Comment now Next AN EMERGENCY weather alert has hit a popular Brit holiday hotspot as a powerful storm batters a Greek island with torrential rain and flooding. Storm Agneta has struck Rhodes with ferocious downpours, turning roads into raging rivers, sweeping away cars and swamping homes . 8 Firefighters rushed to tackle the chaos, pumping water from three flooded sites Source: X 8 Rhodes has been struck with an emergency alert Source: X Advertisement Terrified residents and tourists were sent an emergency warning at around 3.30am on Monday as storms wreaked havoc across the island.

Authorities urged people in the Archangelos area to stay off the roads as relentless rainfall left parts of the island battling dangerous rising waters. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. Schools were forced to shut in Archangelos and Afantou as officials scrambled to protect pupils and teachers from the treacherous conditions.

Firefighters rushed to tackle the chaos, pumping water from three flooded sites, cutting down a fallen tree and moving two people to safety. READ MORE IN WORLD NEWS HEATING UP The new winter sun flight routes with 32C temps, cheap beers & white beaches FIRED UP Tiny UK town with world's most famous Bonfire Night warns tourists to stay away Across the Dodecanese islands, emergency crews were bombarded with 18 calls for help as the storm continued to ravage.

On nearby Kalymnos, firefighters were forced to pump away floodwater and remove a fallen tree. Meanwhile, the eastern Aegean island of Samos was also hammered by the brutal weather , with emergency services receiving 28 desperate calls for assistance. Crews carried out 10 water-pumping operations as the relentless downpours left parts of the island waterlogged. Advertisement Most read in The Sun KNOCKIN ON HEAVEN'S DOOR Bob Dylan meets Pope Leo as fans stumped by 'confusing' outfit POLITICS FIX How Nigel Farage aims to show he's still a serious candidate for PM FARM TRAGEDY Uncle & nephew horrifically suffocate in pig farm slurry pit after one fell in BLADE ARRESTS Two teens arrested for murder 6 months after dad-of-three stabbed to death 8 Crews carried out 10 water-pumping operations as the relentless downpours left parts of the island waterlogged Source: X 8 Disastrous flooding has turned roads into rivers Source: X The terrifying conditions follow scenes of devastation in central Greece , where floodwaters swallowed streets and submerged cars.

Volos and neighbouring Nea Ionia were among the worst-hit areas on Sunday as roads disappeared beneath torrents of muddy water. Shocking scenes showed cars submerged up to their wheels as the storm battered the region. Advertisement In nearby Nea Anchialos, the Alonaki area was left reeling after raging floodwaters surged through streets, flooded homes and swept away vehicles. Firefighters in Volos received 12 emergency calls, carrying out seven water-pumping operations and cutting down two trees.

And the nightmare is far from over, with Greece’s National Meteorological Service warning that violent thunderstorms and heavy rain could continue into Tuesday. A red weather warning was issued as Storm Agneta threatened to unleash further havoc across western and northern Greece and the eastern Aegean islands. Popular Brit holiday destinations including Corfu and Zante were also in the firing line as the fierce weather system swept across the country.

Advertisement 8 Greece’s National Meteorological Service warning that violent thunderstorms and heavy rain could continue into Tuesday Source: EPA 8 A man crosses a flooded road in Platanias following floods last week Source: EPA On Monday, the Ionian islands faced another battering from midday, while heavy rain and thunderstorms were expected to lash Epirus, western Central Greece and the western and southern Peloponnese later in the day.

The Dodecanese islands were also warned to brace for further downpours until late Monday night. And Tuesday could bring another round of storm chaos, with heavy rain forecast across the Ionian islands until midday and parts of western Greece until the afternoon. Advertisement Central and eastern Macedonia, Thrace and islands across the northern and eastern Aegean were also expected to face severe thunderstorms. Forecasters warned that some areas could even be pelted by hail as the dangerous weather continued to sweep across the country.

Civil Protection officials have urged residents and holidaymakers to take extra precautions as the threat of further flooding looms. People were warned against attempting to cross swollen streams or flooded roads, either on foot or by car, during storms and for several hours afterwards. Authorities also advised the public to secure loose objects, clear gutters and avoid outdoor work or activities at sea during thunderstorms. Advertisement Tourists caught in hailstorms were urged to shelter inside buildings or vehicles and steer clear of large trees, hanging signs and balconies.

The latest weather nightmare comes just a week after devastating floods tore through parts of Greece, leaving roads impassable and communities cut off. 8 The terrifying conditions follow scenes of devastation in central Greece Source: EPA 8 Roads in Magnesia have already been swamped by large amounts of rain Source: X @ForecastGreece Platanias, in South Pelion, was among the worst-hit areas after raging torrents severed access to the entire right-hand side of the village.

Advertisement Emergency alerts were sent to residents’ phones, warning them to avoid basements and ground floors as floodwaters threatened to surge into properties. One devastated business owner revealed how the deluge had wrecked his oil-storage warehouse, sending huge quantities of his stock spilling across the floor. He said: “Everything we had inside, cans full of 200 kilos of oil , all spilled.” Meanwhile, the nearby holiday island of Skiathos was also left battling the aftermath of the destructive storms.

RECOMMENDED STORIES Main roads were rendered impassable as swollen streams and landslides wreaked havoc across the island. Advertisement Debris and fallen earth blocked routes, including the main road towards the popular tourist area of Koukounaries, as Greece struggled to recover from the latest wave of extreme weather. Comment now