Crete battered by 22,000 lightning strikes; severe weather persists through Sunday

An intense storm system has produced approximately 22,000 lightning strikes over Crete in 24 hours, with the island's northern areas most affected. Meteorologists warn of continued severe conditions for the next several hours, with the most critical period in the immediate future. The event underscores the severity of the weather system and its potential impact on local infrastructure and safety.