# Fatal accidents and severe weather in Greece > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-accidents-and-severe-weather-in-greece > Updated: 2026-09-30T08:26:15.000Z. Sources: 50. Developments: 2. A series of fatal accidents and severe weather incidents have been reported across Greece, with Crete facing particularly extreme conditions. In Rethymno, a 53-year-old man died after his vehicle fell into a cliff, while other fatalities include a 65-year-old man killed by an uprooted tree and an 80-year-old livestock farmer who was swept away by floodwaters. Additionally, a 36-year-old man died after falling into a poorly covered well in Pyrgos Monofatsiou. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has issued a Red Code alert for Crete, effective from Wednesday night through Sunday, October 4. Extreme rainfall has been recorded, with areas in Anogeia, Rethymno, seeing over 361 mm of rain within two days. Severe flooding has caused widespread damage in the Heraklion and Lasithi regions. The Drakouliaris river overflowed, turning roads into torrents and sweeping three vehicles into the sea in Gouves. In the Lasithi Plateau, the mayor reported total crop destruction, and a bridge in Mylopotamos collapsed. Emergency services have been heavily engaged, with the Fire Service receiving 255 calls. Authorities have conducted 17 evacuations and 38 water pumping operations. Due to the ongoing danger, schools in several municipalities, including Agios Nikolaos and Mylopotamos, have been closed. Residents in Heraklion, Rethymno, and Lasithi remain under 112 emergency warnings to limit movement. ## Claims - An 80-year-old livestock farmer died in Rethymno after being swept away by floodwaters. (disputed by 8 sources) - An 82-year-old man died in Rethymno after attempting to cross a swollen stream. (disputed by 3 sources) - The General Secretariat of Civil Protection has placed the Crete region under Red Code status. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Heavy rains and storms are expected in Crete, particularly in the northern and northwestern regions. (corroborated by 10 sources) - A 36-year-old man died in Pyrgos Monofatsiou after falling into a well. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Very strong to gale-force winds of 8 to 9 Beaufort are expected in the Aegean. (corroborated by 5 sources) - A livestock breeder was found dead in the Rethymno region following the severe weather. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The 112 emergency service issued warnings for the Heraklion, Rethymno, and Lasithi regions. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Crete under Red Code as extreme storms cause flooding and fatalities Crete is under a Red Code alert as extreme storms cause flooding, road damage, and two deaths. Authorities report heavy rainfall, including 361mm in Rethymno, and have responded to hundreds of emergency calls. 48 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/man-dies-after-falling-into-well-in-pyrgos-monofatsiou ### 2026-09-23: Rethymno: Fatal car accident kills 53-year-old man A 53-year-old father of three died after his vehicle veered off a road and fell into a cliff near Plakia and Sellia in Rethymno, Greece. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rethymno-fatal-car-accident-kills-53-year-old-man --- Cite as: Fatal accidents and severe weather in Greece. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-accidents-and-severe-weather-in-greece