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The current emergency weather report issued today by the National Weather Service runs through the early hours of Thursday, September 24. More specifically, heavy rains and thunderstorms will affect the Ionian, western continental, temporarily Epirus, and gradually western and central Peloponnese.
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection of the Ministry of Civil Protection has informed the competent state services involved, as well as the regions and municipalities of the country, in order to be more alert to civil protection, in order to immediately address the Effects of intense meteorological phenomena.
At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Protection advises citizens to take special care, taking care to take the necessary measures to protect themselves from the dangers derived from the occurrence of severe meteorological phenomena.
In particular, in areas where heavy rains, thunderstorms, or hurricane-force winds are forecast:
Secure items that, if swept away by severe weather, could cause damage or injury.
Make sure gutters and gutters in houses are not blocked and are working normally.
Avoid crossing streams and streams, on foot or by vehicle, during storms and rain, but also for several hours after the end of your event.
Avoid field work and activities in the sea and coastal areas during severe weather (risk of lightning strikes).
Avoid going under large trees, under hanging signs, and generally in areas where light objects (eg flower pots, broken glass, etc.) can break off and fall to the ground (eg under balconies). .
Faithfully follow the instructions of the local competent bodies, such as Traffic, etc.
For information and announcements about the prevailing situation and the passability of the road network due to the entry of flood waters into it, citizens can visit the EL.AS website.
For more information and instructions on self-protection against inclement weather, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.
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