The bad weather in Attica and the rest of the country started early on Saturday morning, with strong winds and rains.
Citizens are advised to be careful, as strong winds cause trees to fall, rocks and floods. The Civil Protection Mechanism is on standby to deal with the effects of bad weather.
In the northern areas there has been snowfall, while in the coastal areas the sea has come out on the sidewalks. At the same time, in some areas in the Peloponnese, Epirus and Thessaly, the rivers have “swelled”.
Which areas will be affected by the bad weather in the coming hours?
From Saturday night, the effects will gradually weaken, while from Sunday the picture will be better.
More specifically, on Sunday, local rains and sporadic thunderstorms will occur, mainly in the Western, Southern and Eastern Aegean, and will gradually weaken. The winds will blow West – Southwest to Northwest 5 to 7 Beaufort. The temperature will drop slightly in the Northwest.
On Monday the effects will be limited to East and South and the winds will blow West – Northwest 5 to 7 Beaufort. The temperature will fall.
The areas that will be hardest hit by the bad weather are: Eastern Macedonia, Thrace, the islands of the northern and eastern Aegean, the Dodecanese, the Cyclades and Crete.
In which areas chains are needed due to snowfall
The General Regional Police Directorate of Western Macedonia announces the situation on the road network of the Region of Western Macedonia per Police Directorate:
GREVENA POLICE ADDRESS
The traffic of vehicles on the Egnatia Odos, as well as on the National and Provincial road network, is carried out normally.
KASTORIA POLICE ADDRESS
The traffic of vehicles is carried out exclusively with the use of special type of tires or anti-skid chains:
• on the Provincial Road Kastoria – Ioannina (via Nestori), from the 34th km to the 45th km.
• on the Kastoria-Amynteou Provincial Road, from the 22nd km (Vassiliadas Intersection) to the 35th km (borders of Florina Prefecture).
The traffic of vehicles in the section of the vertical axis (A-29) of the Egnatia Road Siatista – Krystallopigi, as well as in the National and other Provincial and Municipal road network, is carried out normally.
KOZANI POLICE ADDRESS
The traffic of vehicles on the Egnatia Odos, on the vertical axis of the Egnatia Odos Kozani – Ptolemaida, as well as on the entire National and Provincial road network, is carried out normally.
FLORINA POLICE ADDRESS
The traffic of vehicles is carried out exclusively with the use of special type of tires or anti-skid chains:
• on the National Road Florina-Kastoria (via Vigla), from the 6th km to the 42nd km. On the National Road Florina-Kastoria (via Vigla), from the 42nd km. Aetou-Nymfaio Provincial Road, from the 6th km to the Local Community of Nymfaio
• The traffic of vehicles in the section of the vertical axis (A-27) of the Egnatia road Florina – Nikis, as well as in the rest of the National and Provincial road network, is carried out normally.
• According to the emergency bulletin of the worsening weather of EMY, which was modified on Friday in a bulletin of dangerous weather phenomena, the forecasted rainfall levels for today are very high in the Ionian and in a large part of the mainland.
• At the same time, stormy south southwest winds will blow in the seas, which will temporarily reach 8 to 9 Beaufort, mainly in the Aegean.
• As the wave is expected to be strong, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection issued a warning for dangerous weather phenomena late on Thursday night with a message of 112 urging the inhabitants of the Ionian islands, Epirus, areas of Central Greece and the Peloponnese to avoid moving. follow the instructions of the authorities. At the same time, attention is needed in Attica.
• We will see a better picture of the weather from Sunday.
Civil Protection Instructions for Bad Weather
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection (www.civilprotection.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection, has informed the competent state services involved, as well as the regions and municipalities of the country, in order to be on increased alert for civil protection, in order to deal immediately with the effects of severe weather.
At the same time, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection advises citizens to be especially careful, taking care to take measures to protect themselves from the dangers arising from the occurrence of severe weather phenomena.
In particular, in areas where heavy rainfall, storms or stormy winds are forecast:
• Insure items that, if swept away by severe weather, may cause damage or injury. Make sure that the gutters and gutters of the houses are not blocked and are operating normally.
• 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
• Avoid field work and activities in the sea and coastal areas during severe weather events (risk of lightning strikes).
• Take immediate precautions during a hailstorm.
• Take refuge in a building or car and do not leave the safe area until they are sure that the storm has passed.
Hail can also be very dangerous for animals.
• Avoid passing under large trees, under hanging signs and generally in areas where light objects (eg pots, broken glass, etc.) may come off and fall to the ground (eg under balconies). ).
• To faithfully follow the instructions of the locally competent bodies, such as Traffic, etc.
Also, in areas where the occurrence of snow and frost is forecast:
If you are going to travel by car:
• To be informed about the weather and the condition of the road network
• Have anti-skid chains and a tank full of fuel in their vehicle
• Travel, if necessary, preferably during the day, preferring the main roads
• To inform their relatives about the route they are going to follow
• Change their travel schedule to avoid the onslaught of weather
• To faithfully follow the instructions of the locally competent bodies, such as Traffic, etc.
If moving on foot:
• Wear with multiple layers of light clothing instead of heavy clothing and wear appropriate footwear to avoid injuries due to slipperiness.
• Avoid unnecessary movements during peak phenomena (heavy snowfall, frost conditions)
For information and announcements regarding the prevailing situation and the passability of the road network due to the inflow of flood waters in it or due to snowfall and frost, the citizens can visit the website of EL.AS. www.astynomia.gr.
For more information and instructions for self-protection from severe weather conditions, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection at www.civilprotection.gr.
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