A new emergency alert was sent via 112 to residents of Mykonos on Wednesday morning (10:48 a.m.) due to the intense weather conditions affecting the island.

The message read:

“Warning Message

Severe weather conditions on the island of #Mykonos.

Limit your movements to only what is absolutely necessary and follow the instructions of the authorities.”**

Watch the video – Roads turn into rivers again

Scenes from the storm in Mykonos

A separate warning was also issued by Mykonos Civil Protection authorities: “Avoid the Ring Road, it is closed.” In today’s message, Mykonos Civil Protection urged island residents to refrain from using the main peripheral road.

It’s worth noting that residents of Mykonos and Paros have endured difficult conditions over the past 48 hours. Within just two hours, rainfall equivalent to two months’ worth was recorded, leading to rescues of people trapped in cars or even inside their homes.

Where the storm is headed next

Today, Wednesday (April 2), the weather remains unsettled, with rain and localized thunderstorms expected mainly in the eastern and southern parts of the country. Winds are not expected to exceed 6 Beaufort, and temperatures will remain relatively unchanged.

48 Hours of Destruction in Paros and Mykonos

The severe weather that swept through the Cyclades left devastation in its wake across the crown jewels of Greek tourism. Paros and Mykonos, two of Greece’s most popular destinations, were caught in the chaos left by a storm with characteristics resembling a tropical weather phenomenon.

In Paros, from the early afternoon hours of Monday, the sky darkened, and soon heavy rain turned roads into raging torrents. Naoussa and Kolymbithres were hit hardest, with flooding, debris, mud, and vehicles swept away by the water creating a scene of biblical destruction.

For hours, traffic on the island’s main roads was impossible, as swollen streams split roads in two and rockslides from hillsides made even rescue operations extremely difficult. The Fire Department’s Emergency Coordination Center was overwhelmed with calls, while police, civil protection forces, and firefighters maintained a strong presence and constant vigilance throughout the day.

Flooding in Paros

An EMAC (Special Disaster Response Unit) helicopter was dispatched to the island, but could not land due to extreme weather. In the afternoon, residents received another 112 alert urging them to avoid all travel, as the conditions were deemed dangerous and out of control. Additionally, it was decided that all schools on the island would remain closed for Tuesday.