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Meteorologist Giannis Kallianos warns of strong storms in a straight line, in reference to the wave of bad weather that is already hitting some areas.
In fact, he speaks of a “line of lailapas” approaching the western parts, while drawing attention to the next few hours, on the western and ionian continents. The meteorologist also notes that the weather will be intense in northern Greece early in the morning.
The purple line (strong thunderstorms in a straight line) is approaching the western parts. Attention in the next few hours in the Ionian …
Posted by Giannis Kallianos on Monday Oct 12, 2020
A similar warning was issued a little earlier by Meteo of the Athens National Observatory, noting the strong storms affecting the Ionian Islands and western Greece.
Indicative of the intensity of the phenomena is the fact that the peaks of the storm clouds exceed 12 kilometers, Meteo reports, publishing a satellite image in which it is distinguished by red tones.
Heavy rains have already caused problems in some areas, such as Corfu. In fact, Sakis Arnaoutoglou spoke about extremely high and very dangerous rains on the island in the last 12 hours. According to the meteorologist, during this time it rained as much as it rains in Attica by a quarter. He also noted that the effects are gradually fading.
Extremely large and particularly dangerous rain levels in Corfu in the last 12 hours as it rained as much as …
Posted by Sakis Arnaoutoglou Sakis Arnaoutoglou on Monday, October 12, 2020
Instructions to citizens
Earlier, the Secretary General for Civil Protection issued a warning for dangerous meteorological phenomena, urging citizens to follow basic protection instructions.
Specifically, GGPP invited citizens of Attica, Macedonia and Thrace, Ionian Islands, Epirus, Western and Eastern Esterea, Western and Eastern Peloponnese, Evia, Thessaly, Cyclades, Crete, Eastern Aegean Islands and the Dodecanese to follow. the basic instructions and in particular:
- Avoid any unnecessary movement in adverse weather conditions and secure your doors and windows well, always taking into account in case of torrents, move to the highest points of the house.
- Do not cross streams, streams, or flooded roads for any reason, on foot or by vehicle, if you are in this position. Without reason.
- In any case, follow the relevant announcements in the media and follow the instructions of the authorities.
In particular, in areas where heavy rains, storms, or stormy winds are forecast, citizens are called:
- 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).
- Take immediate precautions during a hail storm. Take cover in a building or car and do not leave the safe area until you are sure the storm is over. Hail can also be very dangerous for animals.
- Avoid passing under large trees, under hanging signs, and generally in areas where light objects (eg flowerpots, broken glass, etc.) can break off and fall to the ground (eg under balconies). .
- Faithfully follow the instructions of the locally competent bodies, such as Traffic, etc.
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