{"id":5806,"date":"2025-03-31T23:51:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T23:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/devastating-floods-hit-greek-island-of-paros-sweeping-away-cars-and-forcing-road-closures\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T23:51:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T23:51:46","slug":"devastating-floods-hit-greek-island-of-paros-sweeping-away-cars-and-forcing-road-closures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/devastating-floods-hit-greek-island-of-paros-sweeping-away-cars-and-forcing-road-closures\/","title":{"rendered":"Devastating Floods Hit Greek Island Of Paros, Sweeping Away Cars And Forcing Road Closures"},"content":{"rendered":"


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A powerful storm has battered the Greek island of Paros<\/strong>, unleashing widespread flooding<\/strong>, sweeping away cars<\/strong>, and prompting authorities to close schools<\/strong> and ban all traffic except for emergency vehicles.<\/p>\n

Paros Overwhelmed by Flash Floods<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The storm, which struck on Monday afternoon, brought torrential rainfall<\/strong> to the island\u2019s popular Parikia and Naousa tourist hubs. Floodwaters surged through the streets, carrying cars, debris, and mud<\/strong> past whitewashed buildings.<\/p>\n

Dramatic video footage<\/strong> from the island showed torrents of fast-flowing water<\/strong> sweeping vehicles away, leaving them wrecked and overturned<\/strong>. Emergency workers struggled to clear roads<\/strong> and rescue stranded residents<\/strong>, using heavy machinery to remove vehicles from waterlogged areas.<\/p>\n

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Authorities Respond to Crisis<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Authorities reported that 13 people<\/strong> who were left stranded in the storm were safely transported home by firefighters<\/strong>. Fortunately, no injuries or missing persons have been reported so far.<\/p>\n

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Paros Mayor Kostas Bizas<\/strong> described the severity of the situation:
\u201cThe rain started around 3 p.m. and hasn\u2019t let up. We\u2019ve had drivers trapped on roads near Lefkes and the Parikia-Naoussa axis.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

On the neighboring island of Mykonos<\/strong>, where flooding was less intense, authorities used excavators<\/strong> to clear pathways for the rushing floodwaters<\/strong> that swept past seaside restaurants and cafes.<\/p>\n

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Emergency Measures and Ongoing Warnings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In response to the disaster, authorities on Paros ordered schools to remain closed on Tuesday<\/strong>, while the Civil Protection Service<\/strong> issued mobile phone alerts advising residents to stay indoors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Municipal teams and private contractors are working to clear blocked roads<\/strong>, while emergency services continue rescue operations<\/strong> for stranded motorists.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, other islands in the Cyclades<\/strong> and regions across mainland Greece<\/strong> remain under severe weather warnings<\/strong>. The National Meteorological Service<\/strong> has issued an updated Emergency Weather Bulletin<\/strong>, forecasting heavy rain and thunderstorms<\/strong> to continue until Wednesday morning, affecting the Ionian Islands, mainland regions, Macedonia, Thrace, the Aegean Sea, and Attica<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Residents in affected areas are urged to remain vigilant<\/strong> and follow official safety guidelines<\/strong> as the storm continues.<\/p>\n