A message from 112 was sent to the residents of Attica – Kontias in Limnos is being evacuated due to dam overflow
The country is in the “eye” of bad weather Bora. At 6.00 on Saturday afternoon, a 112 message was sent to Attica as strong storms are expected from late at night until the early hours of the morning.
Lemnos
The residents of Lemnos are called to evacuate the settlement of Kontias by calling 112 due to the overflow of the dam and are asked to move to Myrina.
Earlier, the 57-year-old man who was wanted by his family was found dead by men of the Fire Service, as he had not shown signs of life since the onset of the bad weather on Saturday morning.
The man abandoned his vehicle when he became trapped by the water in a flooded stream. The unfortunate farmer, in his attempt to connect his car to his tractor, in order to detach it from the mud, was swept away by the rushing waters.
Rhodes
Many problems are recorded at this time on the roads of the city of Rhodes but also in the villages due to the rainfall that has been occurring since around 11 in the morning. At 17.35 in the afternoon a message was sent from 112 so that the residents avoid their movements.
“Fire” has taken over the call center of the Fire Service, staff and vehicles of which have been called to extricate two drivers from their vehicles in the areas of Asgourou and Filerimou, while several phone calls are made by our fellow citizens, calling for help to pump water.
Several roads in the city have been flooded, while the Ixia road has also turned into a river, resulting in a traffic jam and cars being immobilized in the stream from Ialyssos to Rhodes.
The heavy rainfall has caused similar problems in the villages of Rhodes, mainly on the western side, where some roads have been flooded.
Marble
The heavy rain that fell in Volos on Saturday afternoon created serious problems at the city’s Hospital.
According to thenewspaper, since the early afternoon the central corridor of the Pathology clinic on the 7th floor of “Achillopouleion” has been filled with water from the storm. The staff on the shift collect the amounts of water that pass through the ceiling in buckets, in order not to flood the interior of the clinic.
About the same picture in the Emergency Department of the local hospital.
Problems due to rainfall are not the first time the Hospital has seen them. And in previous intense storms, clinics and facilities of “Achillopouleio” have suffered damage due to flooding.
Macedonia and Thessaly
An alarm was sounded at noon on Saturday in central Macedonia and Thessaly, with Civil Protection through 112 warning of severe weather phenomena.
“Warning for very strong rains and storms as well as gale force winds in the regions of Central Macedonia and Thessaly from today early evening 30/11 until tomorrow evening 01/12. Avoid commuting. Follow the instructions of the Authorities” is written in the message.
An alarm was sounded at noon on Saturday in central Macedonia and Thessaly, with Civil Protection through 112 warning of severe weather phenomena.
“Warning for very strong rains and storms as well as gale force winds in the regions of Central Macedonia and Thessaly from today early evening 30/11 until tomorrow evening 01/12. Avoid commuting. Follow the instructions of the Authorities” stated in the message.
Lemnos is hit hard by bad weather, with a farmer missing.
The Emergency Weather Bulletin issued on 29/11/2024 1200 local time with a.a 4, is still valid according to the latest forecast data.
More specifically, the bad weather system named Bora, which is due to a barometric low in the Ionian which moves slowly eastward, causes bad weather in our country with rains and storms that will be strong in some places until Monday (02-12-2024). At the same time, very strong and locally stormy winds will prevail, while in western Macedonia and the mountains of Epirus and the rest of Macedonia, heavy snowfall will occur.
In more detail, the following are provided for:
1. Heavy rains and storms
a. In central and eastern Macedonia and Thrace until the morning hours of Monday (2-12-24).
It is pointed out that in central Macedonia (and mainly in the prefectures of Halkidiki, Thessaloniki, Pieria, Imathia and Pella) the phenomena from today Saturday (30-11-24) in the afternoon until the afternoon of Sunday (1-12-24) will be particularly intense .
b. In Thessaly from today Saturday (30-11-24) early afternoon until Monday morning (2-12-24). It is pointed out that from the late afternoon of Saturday (30-11-24) to the evening of Sunday (1-12-24) the phenomena in the prefectures of Magnesia and Larissa will be particularly intense at times.
c. In the Ionian (outside of the Corfu – Paxos area), Epirus and western Sterea intermittently until today Saturday (30-11-24) in the evening, while in the western and southern Peloponnese until late Saturday night (30-11- 24) to Sunday (1-12-24).
d. In the Sporades, the islands of the Eastern Aegean and the Dodecanese from today Saturday (30-11-24) early afternoon until the morning of Monday (2-12-24).
e. In eastern Sterea (including Attica) and Evia from today Saturday (11-30-24) early afternoon until Sunday morning (12-24). It is noted that in Attica the strong phenomena will manifest mainly during the night.
f. In Crete and the Cyclades until the morning hours of Sunday (1-12-24).
2. It is pointed out that in central and eastern Macedonia, Thrace and the northern Aegean, stormy east northeast winds (8 to 10 Beaufort) will blow from this Saturday (30-11-24) in the afternoon until the late afternoon of Sunday (1-12- 24).
3. Heavy snowfall will occur from today Saturday (30-11-24) in the afternoon until late Sunday afternoon (1-12-24) in western Macedonia, in the mountains of eastern and central Macedonia and Epirus.
More details on the development of the weather in the regular weather bulletins on the EMY website (www.emy.gr).
Forecasts will be updated every twelve hours.
Citizens can be updated daily on the development of extraordinary weather phenomena in the regular weather reports of EMY and on the website of EMY at the online address www.emy.gr.
Services are on high alert
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection (civilprotection.gov.gr) of the Ministry of Climate Crisis & Civil Protection, has informed the competent government agencies involved, as well as the regions and municipalities of the country, so that they are on increased civil protection readiness, in order to face directly the effects of the occurrence of intense weather phenomena.
At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection recommends that citizens be especially careful, ensuring that self-protection measures are taken against risks arising from the occurrence of severe weather phenomena.
In particular, in areas where heavy rainfall, storms or gale-force winds are expected to occur:
To secure objects which, if carried away by severe weather conditions, may cause damage or injury.
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
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 (e.g. pots, broken glass, etc.) can become detached and fall to the ground (e.g. under balconies) .
To faithfully follow the instructions of the local authorities, such as Traffic, etc.
In areas with intense lightning activity:
If you are at home
• Do not hold electrical appliances or the telephone as 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 if you are in the woods.
• Never take shelter under a tall tree in an open area.
• Avoid low-lying land for the risk of flooding.
• Do not stand next to utility poles, power lines, telephone lines and fences.
• Do not approach metal objects (eg cars, bicycles, camping equipment, etc.).
• Move 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 (indicating that lightning is about to strike), 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.
In areas where snowfall and frost are expected:
If they are going to travel by car:
To be informed about the weather and the condition of the road network
Have skid chains on their vehicle and a full tank of fuel
To 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 peak weather conditions
To faithfully follow the instructions of the local authorities, such as Traffic, etc.
If moving on foot:
Dress in several layers of light clothing rather than a heavy garment and wear appropriate footwear to avoid slippery injuries
To avoid unnecessary movements during the peak of the phenomena (heavy snowfall, freezing conditions)
For information and announcements regarding the prevailing situation and the passability of the road network due to the inflow of flood waters, citizens can visit the EL.AS website. www.astynomia.gr.
For more information and instructions on self-protection from severe weather, citizens can visit the website of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection at civilprotection.gov.g
Source: Skai
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