Authorities on the Greek islands Rhodes and Lemnos have declared a state of emergency after powerful storms caused extensive flooding and infrastructure damage

Authorities declared a state of emergency after storms battered the islands, leaving two dead alongside widespread damage.

A holiday hotspot popular with Brits has seen a state of emergency declared after storms left two dead. Authorities have made the declaration for Rhodes, which still enjoys temperatures in the high teens even in December. It also applies to Lemnos. The storms have also caused widespread damage.