Bad weather Elias has caused serious problems in Northern Evia. Shortly after 10 am a warning message was sent from 112 about dangerous weather phenomena (strong storms, hail) to Mantoudi of Evia warning residents of the risk of overflowing streams.

Residents are asked to limit movement during the phenomena & follow the instructions of the authorities.

In fact, according to evima, the water in Mantoudi has reached one meter, with residents reporting that there are huge problems in the Rovies, as the river that passes through the village swelled with the result that several houses were flooded.

Schools in the municipalities of Mantoudi, Eretria, Chalkidea and Dirfon-Messapia remain closed with a decision taken on Tuesday.

The effects are particularly intense as well in Istiaia and the wider area where landslides have occurred on a small scale, while the fire department is called to remove trees that have been uprooted.

According to evima, North Evia has been cut in two as the road to Derveni was closed due to landslides. A team of the fire department, the police and machines from the region of Sterea Hellas are going to the village to free residents.

Firefighters and rescue crews are rushing to deal with the situation, as several residents are trapped and trying to leave their homes.

Problems in the road network

Problems have also been created on the road network, with roads closed while machinery tries to restore traffic.

The General Regional Police Directorate of Central Greece announces the interruption of traffic, due to the severe weather phenomena as follows:

• From 49.5th month (Prokopi) to 57th month (Mantoudi) of E.O. Chalkidas – Edipsos, due to heavy rainfall and accumulation of water on the road surface in the Prefecture of Evia. (From 07:15 on 09-27-2023).

• Provincial road Rovion – Istiaea (via Marouli – Vouta), due to heavy rainfall – heavy materials – falling trees in the Prefecture of Evia (From 07:45 on 09-27-2023).

• Provincial road Limni – Rovion, due to heavy rainfall – transported materials in the Prefecture of Evia (From time 08:50 on 09-27-2023). Whereas, temporary traffic ban:

• From the 16th month (Kastella) to the 49.5th month (Prokopi) of the E.O. Chalkidas – Edipsos, in the traffic flow towards Prokopi in the Prefecture of Evia. (From time 07:15 on 09-27-2023).