In Rhodes, President of the Hotel Association, Giannis Papavassiliou, reported catastrophic damage due to severe weather. Many coastal hotels are flooded, disrupting essential systems. While the northern part of the island suffered the worst impact, officials are focused on rescue operations. Concerns regarding compensation for past disasters linger. In response to the storms, local authorities have closed schools across several regions. Both hotel and local government leaders stressed the urgent need for better infrastructure to handle extreme weather conditions.