Severe bad weather hit the last 24 hours the Kefalonia and Zakynthoscausing major disasters and problems on the road networks of the two islands.

The Mayor of Argostoli, Theophilos Michalatos, demanded that the Municipality be declared again in an emergency. Mr Michalatos said in a statement that “The Regional Unit of Kefallinia is still in a state of emergency (P3I546NPIT-8FG), with the exception of the bridegroom and Pylaros community, to complete the management of problems that had caused severe weather events under the name Ianos”, ” However, it calls for the Municipality to be re -declared in an emergency mode “And to move the state mechanism as provided by civil protection in extreme weather conditions.”

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The continued heavy rainfall in Kefalonia resulted in small and large landslides, with the most dangerous being recorded in the Strait of Poros. In the Karouza area, landslides caused significant problems, while on the Poros-Skala road tons of mud and stones make it impossible to cross vehicles.

In the plain of Peratata, in the area of ​​the Monastery of Agios Andrea Mlamidia, heavy rains caused overflows of streams, leading to extensive damage. The firefighters were called to draw water from homes.

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Extraordinary traffic measures in Zakynthos

By decision of the Zakynthos Police Directorate and Traffic, on Friday afternoon, it was banned until the recession of the weather and the complete restoration of the road network, the traffic, the attitude and parking of all vehicles:

  • On the provincial road of Zakynthos Volimon from the height of the Root Elementary School to the junction of Kallithea
  • On the Municipal Road Katastariou Alykes area of ​​Tinana
  • On the Alykon Alykon Municipal Road and on the Municipal Road Alakana to Ammoudi

At the same time, Civil Protection has asked the islanders to limit their movements to what is absolutely necessary.

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Applications for the restoration of ecosystem

The Directorate of Social Protection and Health informs the citizens of the Municipality of Argostoli that requests for the meeting of first living needs and the restoration of any damage to the household households, from heavy rainfall, can be deposited in the offices of the Directorate of Social Protection and Health. Argostoli) or by sending an email to email: [email protected].

Any household in which an autopsy will be carried out is delivered:

  • Application
  • Responsible statement to sign
  • List of supporting documents to be presented