The Mediterranean region is at the center of climate change, with medical recommendations for protective measures during heat waves and record high surface temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea. Significant climate […]
The Mediterranean region is heating up read more »
June 2025 was the second warmest month in Greece in 15 years. May had already been a record month, with the prospect of life-threatening heat in the future. The second
June 2025 was the second warmest month of the decade read more »
Strong winds cause high waves, and red flags on the beach mean: no swimming allowed! General Conditions and Safety Measures in Rethymno Rethymno sits on Crete’s northern coast, famous for
Beware of the waves! read more »
Up to 28 days of exceptionally high temperatures in Greece every year. Greece’s been dealing with some tough challenges from extreme heat lately. Recent studies mention up to 28 days
Around one month of extreme heat per year in Greece read more »
Dust deposits in Heraklion, high water consumption due to cleaning and damage to the Aposelemi dam. The dust deposit in Heraklion Measurements in Heraklion have shown an unusually large amount
Operation Desert Storm: 21 kg of sand per hectare and water shortage due to cleaning read more »
Examples of yesterday’s sandstorm chaos on Crete: Heraklion looks like a desert city, power cuts due to toppled electricity pylons and buses that look as if they have travelled through
Chaos in a sandstorm on Crete read more »
Dealing with the air pollution problem on the island: health warnings, damage due to strong winds and Samaria Gorge closed again. Weather Changes Bringing Rain and Storms The weather on
Second day in a row with dense African dust and strong winds on Crete read more »
Effects and safety measures: Flight disruptions, fires and falling trees and balconies. Samaria Gorge also closed again. Flight and Weather Disruptions Strong southerly winds have thrown the main airport into
Strong sandstorm leads to problems and restrictions on Crete read more »
The third coldest April since 2010: temperatures below the seasonal norm in April 2025 according to data from the National Observatory. One of the coldest months of April on Crete
The coldest April in Crete for a long time, but summer is coming read more »
Detailed Account of Recent Land Breaks and Their Impact on Crete. Mystery of crack formation in the Voutes area revealed (Update May 3) Cracks in the Voutes area have been
Mystery of crack formation in the Voutes area revealed (Update 5/3) read more »
Wind speeds of up to 100 km/h in Chania and maximum temperatures of 15 to 17° Celsius in Heraklion, plus shipping restrictions. Sailing Restrictions in Effect for Some Routes Due
Strong winds and fresh air until Friday this week on Crete read more »
Marine research vessel Aegean sets sail to investigate climate change. Overview The Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) plays a crucial role in providing information to the public and developing
Marine research vessel Aegean off Crete read more »
Hailstorms and violent thunderstorms hit rural Crete. Heavy thunderstorms, precipitation and ice hail on Crete Todays Friday afternoon, wild weather swept through inland Crete. There were fierce thunderstorms, the kind
Today, too, heavy ice and precipitation created winter landscapes in some parts of Crete read more »
Heavy hailstorm in the Mesara region of Crete and roads covered in snow. Hailstorms south of Heraklion A severe hailstorm hit the Mesara region, forcing many vehicles to a standstill
Hail and snow on Crete in April read more »
Crete is stepping up its response to climate change and mosquitoes are on the increase. The Snow Is Disappearing, Tropical Nights Are Coming! As the impacts of climate change become
Environmental strategies for Crete in the face of climate change read more »
Flooding in Chania and Mesara, devastation on Mykonos and Paros. Emergency Warning for Crete Authorities in Crete have recently activated the emergency service number 112 to alert residents and visitors
Emergency warning on Crete due to heavy storms and rainfall read more »
Winter has been back on Crete since midnight: heavy rainfall and strong winds, which are hampering ferry traffic. A flying visit from winter The winter weather has made a sudden
Winter on Crete back since midnight read more »
High temperatures ensure beach weather on Crete this weekend. Extreme weather change expected for Greece next week. The summer weather at the weekend This weekend in Greece brings what feels
Bathing weather this weekend, probably snow on the mountains next week read more »
Higher temperatures have been recorded on Crete in 12 of the last 13 months, January was the warmest ever on Earth and the sea is dying out. Higher temperatures have
Temperatures on Crete are rising from year to year read more »
Current fire hazards and safety measures as well as flight cancellations and overturns due to strong winds. March brings summer As the saying goes, “March brings summer,” which resonates strongly
Extreme heat and fire hazard on Crete read more »
