The increasing frequency and intensity of rainfall events in Greece, particularly during the recent ‘Bora’ storm, has raised concerns about flooding and water scarcity on its islands. Experts like Niki Evelpidou highlight the rapid surface runoff due to the country’s topography and human activities such as urbanization and poor water management. The challenges of managing both drought and flooding on islands such as Rhodes and Lemnos are exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, necessitating new approaches to water conservation and infrastructure adaptations.