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The Ministry of Citizen Protection draws the attention of citizens to the wave of bad weather that will hit the country and especially those in the center and south as of this afternoon, the main characteristics being heavy rains and storms and very stormy winds.
According to the hazardous weather emergency bulletin issued by EMY, strong events are forecast:
- Thursday (17-09-2020) starting in the afternoon, in the southern Ionian and the Peloponnese mainly in its western parts.
- On Friday (09-18-2020) in the southern Ionian, the Peloponnese, Sterea (including Attica) and Evia. Starting in the afternoon in the west the effects will weaken, while at night the western Cyclades will be affected. In the Peloponnese and the east of the continent, the phenomena will be very strong.
- On Saturday (09-19-2020) the intense phenomena will affect the Eastern Peloponnese and the Eastern Continent, the Cyclades and possibly Crete. Starting at noon, the eastern mainland and eastern Peloponnese will gradually weaken.
What to watch out for
Nikos Hardalias called the attention of the public in the areas that are expected to be affected by bad weather from Thursday afternoon. He explained that the phenomenon is known as the “Mediterranean cyclone” and is similar to tropical cyclones in the United States, but is weaker, shorter in life and smaller in size.
As he said, first Zakynthos, Cephalonia, Ithaca and Ilia will be affected and he asked citizens to “remain on full alert”.
“We call on the citizens of Zakynthos, Cephalonia, Ithaca, Messinia, Ilia, Achaia, Arcadia, Argolis, Beotia, Etoloakarnania, Fokida, Attica and Evia to remain in the absolute to emphasize the following:
- Those in areas that have been flooded in the past or near rivers, streams, or shores, avoid staying in basements, crawl spaces, and lower floors. Consider not staying home and staying with family or friends.
- Avoid any unnecessary movement during severe weather.
- Secure the doors and windows well, always taking into account in case of torrents moving to the highest points of the house.
- Do not cross streams, streams, or flooded roads for any reason. Either on foot or by vehicle. Without reason”.
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