The Mediterranean hurricane (Medicane) phenomenon “Ianos” that left two dead people and others missing in central Greece has arrived on Crete, which experienced thunderstorms and pouring rain as of Saturday afternoon, ANA reports.
Ianos struck Greece on Thursday night, creating havoc on the Ionian Islands in western Greece, taking out power and forcing authorities to shut down schools this coming week because of damages.
The Fire Brigade has received a total of 2,450 calls for help or pumping out of floodwater throughout Greece, and completed 896 rescue missions by late Saturday.
Crete experienced floods in several areas, including the biggest city of Iraklio, and power cuts.
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