Severe weather disrupts roads and schools on Greece’s Crete island

Authorities on the Greek island of Crete issued an emergency alert as severe weather brought strong winds and flooding, prompting road and school closures, according to media reports on Friday.

Heavy rain flooded homes and covered roads with debris in parts of the island, while strong winds forced ferry cancellations, broadcaster “ERT” reported.

Emergency services remained on high alert, officials said. Firefighters responded to incidents and crews worked to restore access to affected areas.

Authorities urged residents to follow safety instructions and avoid unnecessary travel. Severe weather was expected to continue through Saturday afternoon.