Jet2 and Tui cancel flights to Skiathos amid torrential rain and flash floods

They continued: "We recognise that this is an extremely difficult and unpleasant experience for our customers, and we, of course, are extremely sorry to hear this. Although extraordinary events such as these are completely outside of our control, our absolute focus is on doing everything we can to look after everyone."

Meanwhile, Tui cancelled three flights due to depart to the island on Tuesday (5 September). "We are closely monitoring the weather situation in Skiathos, and our main priority remains communicating with those customers in resort and ensuring their safety," a spokesperson added.

"We are working to get customers safely back home to the UK, and will contact them directly with flight details once they are confirmed. For those due to travel, we are actively monitoring the weather forecast and will be in direct contact with a travel update as soon as possible."

Customers that were due to travel to Skiathos on 5 or 6 of September with Tui are able to amend their holiday for free with a 10% rebooking incentive, or receive a full refund if they no longer wish to travel.

The UK Foreign Office updated its advice for Greece to reflect the conditions on Tuesday (5 September). "Adverse weather conditions, including floods, are affecting some regions. The situation can change quickly," they said.

Officials said the amount of water which has fallen in the past 24 hours was the same amount of rainfall usually expected for the whole of autumn.