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🌧️⛈️ Storm Agneta brings heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding to the central and eastern Mediterranean Storm Agneta, centred over the Tyrrhenian Sea, is bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across the Mediterranean, with the most significant impacts reported in Greece. In Greece, Agneta has caused flash flooding, landslides and infrastructure damage. Thasos recorded 144 mm of rain by Sunday evening, 1 November. Roads and buildings were flooded on Rhodes and Samos, with disruption also reported on Kalymnos and in Volos. In Italy, gusts approaching 70 km/h have been recorded in Sicily, while heavy rain and thunderstorms are affecting Campania, Basilicata and Puglia. What is expected next? On Monday, 2 November, and Tuesday, 3 November, the low-pressure system will continue moving eastwards, first over the Ionian Sea and then towards the Aegean Sea. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will continue across southern Italy and Greece. Forecast models indicate rainfall totals of 50–100 mm across Greece over the event, with local totals exceeding 150 mm. The greatest risks are for the Ionian Islands, western and southern Peloponnese, northern Greece and the Aegean islands. Western Turkey's coast will also be affected. Strong winds will continue across Italy, with gusts potentially reaching 100 km/h, particularly in central and southern regions and on the islands. Over Greek waters, winds may reach 60 km/h, with locally higher speeds generating large waves and dangerous sea conditions. ⚠️ Main hazards: Torrential rain, flash floods, landslides, strong winds, high waves and localised hail.