Severe weather hits Rhodes: Roads turned into raging torrents, sweeping away cars and flooding homes

Rhodes has been hit hard by severe weather, with heavy rains causing serious problems.

The rainfall has turned streets into raging torrents, flooded homes and businesses, and put authorities on high alert.

The storm battered the areas of Archangelos and Afantou. In Archangelos, the river overflowed, turning the streets into raging torrents and causing water to pool throughout the village. Meanwhile, rescue operations were carried out, and residents even climbed onto rooftops to seek shelter when water entered their homes, according to rodosreport.

SOS ΕΚΠΕΜΠΟΥΝ ΣΤΗΝ ΠΕΡΙΟΧΗ ΑΡΧΑΓΓΕΛΟΣ ΡΟΔΟΥ Εκτός ελέγχου η κατάσταση αρχάγγελοι στη Ρόδο. Πολλά οχήματα έχουν παρασυρθεί από τους ορμητικούς χειμάρρους και έχουν καταλήξει στη θάλασσα #rodos #weatheralert #sos https://t.co/HF2tL9Y261

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Schools Closed in Archangelos and Afantou

Schools in the Archangelos and Afantou municipal districts on Rhodes will remain closed today, Monday, due to inclement weather. The decision was made as a precautionary measure, with the primary consideration being the safety of students and teachers and the avoidance of unnecessary travel.

As noted in the relevant announcement by the Municipality of Rhodes, issued today at 4:30 a.m., the priority is to protect the school community and prevent potential dangers during students’ and teachers’ commutes to and from school facilities.

This measure applies to all schools in the two Municipal Units and is in effect exclusively for today, Monday, November 2.

112 Alert in the Early Morning

In fact, a warning message was sent via the 112 emergency number at 3:30 a.m. on Monday to residents and visitors in Rhodes, due to the heavy rainfall expected in the area.

In the message, Civil Protection urges citizens to limit their travel and strictly follow the instructions of the competent authorities in order to avoid dangers posed by severe weather conditions.

Special Bulletin from the National Meteorological Service

The Emergency Weather Advisory issued on Saturday, October 31, 2026, under No. 16/2026, has been updated in accordance with the latest forecast data.

Unstable weather is forecast for today, Monday (November 2, 2026), through Tuesday (November 3, 2026), mainly in the west, in the north, as well as in the eastern islands, with heavy rain and thunderstorms, while there is a chance of localized hailstorms.

Source: iefimerida.gr