From Monday starts to rise the intensity of the winds, while high temperatures will be maintained until the middle of next week
In addition to the heat wave, the intensity of the winds is also expected to increase, increasing the risk of fires.

According to the forecasts, tomorrow, Friday, thei maximum temperaturestemperatures will range from 41 to 44 degrees, while the winds will blow from north-northwest directions with intensities of up to 5-6 Beaufort. On Saturday and Sunday, the temperature is expected to drop a bit, with the intensity of the winds remaining at high levels and increasing gradually. From Monday to Wednesday, the intensity of the winds will strengthen significantly and gusts may reach up to 8 Beaufort. High temperatures will persist until the middle of next week, around 39 to 40 degrees Celsius.

The competent services to deal with dangerous weather phenomena have been informed by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection and are on heightened alert.

As the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection pointed out Vassilis Kikilias in an interview, “next week, in addition to the heat, the intensity of the winds will also increase, which means that the lower atmosphere dries up, the plants dry out, as a result of which dangerous conditions are created for a fire” said the Minister and added: “We all have to be careful, we all have to follow the rules. Of course it is Fire Department has been reinforced, and its flying means as well, while a specific operational plan has been drawn up. With everyone’s contribution, we will make our effort, which must be national, in order to protect human life which is above all.” 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 prevalence of high temperatures.

Mr. Kikilias he also referred to the increased risk of wildfires, noting that “there is no negligence these days when everyone knows what heat is coming to the country. Bee smoking, barbecuing and burning. The fines will be tightened, I have asked the Ministry’s Civil Protection service to bring a relevant proposal.” The minister underlined that “next week, in addition to the heat wave, the intensity of the winds will also increase, which means that the lower atmosphere dries up, the plants dry out, as a result creating dangerous conditions for a fire” and added that “everyone must let’s be careful, let’s all follow the rules. Of course, the Fire Brigade has been strengthened, and its aircraft as well, while a specific operational plan has been drawn up. With everyone’s contribution, we will make our effort, which must be national, in order to protect human life which is above all.”