The Civil Protection has been alerted by the latest forecasts of the EMY for a further escalation of the bad weather, while 112 was also activatedthrough which a message was sent to residents and vacationers, mainly in coastal areas of northern and central Greece and the islands of the Northern Aegean, as very strong storms, rapid phenomena and high amounts of rain are expected.
Rivers the streets and settlements in Keratsini
The message from 112 that was sent a while ago says: Dangerous weather in the next 48 hours: Coastal areas North Macedonia – Thrace and North Macedonia, islands of the North Aegean, Thessaly, Sporades, regions of Central Greece and Evia. Avoid unnecessary movements – Follow the instructions of the Authorities.
Watch a video of a hydro turbine in Mykonos:
The Emergency Worsening Weather Bulletin, which was in effect, updated today wednesday August 24, 2022 by the National Meteorological Service (EMY), in an Emergency Bulletin of Dangerous Weather Phenomena, which will be valid until Friday 26-08-2022 for most areas of the country and predicts heavy rains and storms, which will be accompanied by high frequency of lightning, hail and temporarily, during the phenomena, from strengthened gusty winds.
Kalambaka was also submerged by the bad weather
But according to the latest prognostic datathe phenomena are expected from tonight (Wednesday 24-08-2022) until tomorrow night (Thursday 25-08-2022) for the following areas:.
A. For the sea-coastal parts of eastern Macedonia and Thrace and the islands of the northern Aegean (mainly Limnos, Samothraki and Thassos) from today early evening until the morning hours tomorrow Thursday.
B. For central Macedonia (mainly the prefectures of Halkidiki, Pieria and Imathia as well as for the seaside parts of the prefecture of Thessaloniki) from today evening until the early afternoon tomorrow Thursday.
C. For the Sporades, Thessaly (mainly the prefectures of Magnesia and Larissa), central and northern Evia and the northern parts of eastern Sterea (mainly the prefecture of Fthiotida) from tonight until tomorrow night, Thursday.
Video of the heavy rain in the center of Athens in the morning:
In its announcement, the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection notes that citizens can be informed daily about the development of extraordinary weather phenomena in the regular weather reports of the EMY and on the website of the EMY at the electronic address www.emy.gr.
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection has informed the competent state agencies involved in the service, as well as the regions and municipalities of the country, so that they are on increased civil protection readiness, in order to immediately deal with the effects of the occurrence of intense weather phenomena.
At the same time, the operational plan of the Fire Brigade remains in place, to deal with risks from the occurrence of floods, as well as their accompanying phenomena, while the Fire Services of the areas where the phenomena are expected to occur, have been placed in a state of increased readiness and further escalation if required, in order to deal with any problems immediately.
At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection recommends that citizens be particularly careful, taking measures to protect themselves from risks arising from the occurrence of severe weather phenomena.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CITIZENS
In areas where heavy rains, storms or gale-force winds are predicted, the General Directorate of Public Health reiterates a series of instructions to citizens::
– To secure objects which, if carried away by severe weather conditions, may cause damage or injury.
– To make sure that the gutters and downspouts of the houses are not blocked and are working properly.
– Avoid crossing torrents and streams, on foot or by vehicle, during storms and rainfall, but also for several hours after the end of their event
– To avoid outdoor work and activities in marine and coastal areas during severe weather events (risk of lightning strikes).
– Take shelter immediately during a hailstorm. Take refuge in a building or car and do not leave the safe area until they are sure the storm has passed. Hail can be very dangerous for animals too.
– Avoid passing under large trees, under posted signs and in general areas where light objects (eg pots, broken glass etc.) can become detached and fall to the ground (eg under balconies ).
– To faithfully follow the instructions of the local authorities, such as Traffic, etc.
Also, in areas with intense lightning activity:
If you are at home
– Do not hold electrical devices or the telephone because the lightning can pass through the wires. Disconnect the TV sets from the antenna and the power supply.
– Avoid touching plumbing pipes (kitchen, bathroom) as they are good conductors of electricity.
If you are in the car
– Park it on the side of the road and away from trees that might fall on it.
– Stay inside and turn on your stop warning lights (emergency lights) until the storm clears.
– Close the windows and do not touch metal objects.
– Avoid flooded roads.
If you are outdoors
– Take refuge in a building or car or sit on the ground immediately without lying down.
– Take shelter under solid branches of low trees in case you are in a forest.
– Never take shelter under a tall tree in an open area.
– Avoid low lands for the risk of flooding.
– Do not stand next to pylons, power lines, telephone lines and fences.
– Do not approach metal objects (eg cars, bicycles, camping equipment, etc.).
– Stay away from rivers, lakes or other bodies of water.
– If you are in the sea, get out immediately.
– If you are isolated on a flat surface and feel your hair stand on end (a fact that indicates that lightning is about to occur), take a deep seat with your head between your legs (to minimize your body surface and contact with ground) by throwing the metal objects you have on you.
For information and announcements regarding the state of the road network due to floods, citizens can visit the EL.AS website. www.astynomia.gr.
For more information and self-protection instructions from severe weather, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection at www.civilprotection.gr.
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