I have looked on the Internet, have spoken to the travel agent and no-one can help! Does anyone out there know or could recommend someone I could speak to or a website with up-to-date info?
2006-10-19 05:49:16 · 9 answers · asked by Sue K 1 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Greece
There has been a lot of rain and some tornadoes(!) in the region. Generally speaking, rain is common at this time of year. It can cause short term flooding but usually dissipates rapidly. I doubt that you need to change your travel plans.
I live relatively close (in Izmir, Turkey) and was wading knee deep up the street to my flat a few weeks ago (see youtube "Izmir rain") but by the morning there was no standing water here.
If the travel agent/tour company doesn't warn you off travelling, I don't think you'll have any problems. Go, enjoy your holiday. If there is a problem, the worst that can happen is that the plane won't land (which I seriously doubt) and then you claim on your travel insurance. I think you'll be fine.
2006-10-19 14:56:49 · answer #1 · answered by fidget 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad went on Tuesday Evening he texted me today It is raining heavy in Crete at the moment and expected to last until Sat/Sun... He didn't say that he had been affected by the flooding but as I said Its raining heavy and has been since he got there on Tuesday. Never mind your still have a nice time..
2006-10-19 12:55:12 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not the airport; you will land safely.
Generally speaking, it is raining (which is most welcome in Greece, which is an arid place), there has been flooding at the areas that are at sea level but all hotels have good infrastructure to avoid any problems.
If you give some more information on where you will be staying, I will ask my cousin who lives there and give you an accurate reply on the double!
2006-10-20 01:01:35 · answer #3 · answered by ngiapapa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I flew back from my dad's place in crete only last week, it is raining but crete was not flooded the rain was draining away quite quickly.
2006-10-21 04:16:47 · answer #4 · answered by Alan V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I watched the news last night and Crete was highly effected.
You may wanto reconsider your travel plans.
2006-10-19 12:54:40 · answer #5 · answered by GO TO GIRL!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sue
your best to ring the airline and ask them befre you start to travel.
2006-10-21 05:35:29 · answer #6 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are not letting anyone in at the moment as its got to bad.
2006-10-19 12:59:01 · answer #7 · answered by porker animal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check this weather update - all seems well.
http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/GRXX0030.html
2006-10-19 22:47:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it was
2006-10-20 12:01:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋