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Brits trapped in hotel with 'no safety advice' after holiday turns into the 'upside down'
- A red weather warning and Storm Erminio, plus a Saharan dust cloud, caused orange skies and disruption in Crete.
- Britons staying at a Gouves hotel reported no safety advice during the sudden weather turn.
- Guests described dramatic orange skies and dust covering pools and walkways as the storm hit in the late afternoon.
- The group, including relatives celebrating a 60th birthday, remained stranded with no early return in sight.
- Excursions, pools, and local shops were affected as authorities warned of life-risk flooding in Crete.
- The hotel staff had been working since early morning to manage pool filtration and walkways after sand contamination.
- Travel agents reportedly gave little warning about the storm and its impact on travel plans.
- Flights to return home were not scheduled until the following Tuesday for the affected party.
- The incident drew attention to safety and communication gaps during extreme weather in popular destinations.
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