The Civil Protection of the Region of Crete has issued a Red Code alert, placing all Civil Protection Mechanism Services on high alert from the evening of Monday, January 26th until Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. A significant weather deterioration is expected, with strong local rainfalls and thunderstorms being the main features.

Citizens are advised to be especially cautious in areas affected by these extreme weather phenomena and to follow official safety guidelines, including:

• Timely evacuation from basements, coastal, or riverside areas

• Adjusting travel plans to avoid movement during the peak of the storm

Stay informed with critical safety information:
https://civilprotection.gov.gr/odigies-prostasias
Also available on the CivilCrete Tálos App:
Android
iOS

Emergency Numbers:
112 European Emergency Number
199 Fire Department
100 Police
108 Coast Guard
166 Ambulance (EKAV)