Torrential rain floods Rhodes village, sweeping cars away
Heavy rain on Monday, 2 November, caused flooding in the village of Archangelos on the Greek island of Rhodes, sweeping away vehicles and damaging dozens of homes and businesses. Meteorologists warn more showers and thunderstorms are possible.
Heavy rain early on Monday, 2 November, triggered flooding in the eastern village of Archangelos on the Greek island of Rhodes, in the Aegean Sea. Floodwaters carried vehicles, rubbish bins and other debris through the streets, and dozens of homes and businesses were affected. Meteorologists warn that further rainfall is possible, so conditions on the island could still worsen.
Damage in Archangelos
According to local media, Archangelos suffered the worst damage. Footage shows cars and trucks left partly submerged as water rushed along the streets. Residential buildings were also flooded.
The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, and a complete estimate of the losses is not yet available.
Forecast
The rain had eased by Monday morning, but meteorologists say more showers and thunderstorms may follow. This could cause further disruption on the island.
