Authorities on the Greek islands Rhodes and Lemnos have declared a state of emergency after powerful storms caused extensive flooding and infrastructure damage

Authorities declared a state of emergency after storms battered the islands, leaving two dead alongside widespread damage.

Homes, businesses and roads in the Greek tourist island of Rhodes were covered in mud and debris on Monday after Storm Bora battered the country over the weekend. In the resort of Faliraki the flooding caused by torrential rains destroyed a bridge,

Drone footage shows severe damage after Storm Bora hits the Greek island of Rhodes:: December 2, 2024:: Faliraki, Greece:: "A huge disaster, we didn’t know what to do, the situation was tragic, we were at home and praying for the rain to stop so we wouldn’t drown completely.

Torrential rains flooded homes, businesses and roads on the island of Rhodes, as Storm 'Bora' battered the country for a second consecutive day. The storm caused severe damage in the popular tourist area of Faliraki and the in the village of Tsairi.

A holiday hotspot popular with Brits has seen a state of emergency declared after storms left two dead. Authorities have made the declaration for Rhodes, which still enjoys temperatures in the high teens even in December.