Cyclone “Janos”: New data! The Good and the Bad Scenarios – Which Areas Will Be Affected – Newsbomb – News

It is in the vortex of the Mediterranean cyclone Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Ithaca, the first phenomena having already appeared in the Ionian islands.

The Coordinator of Civil Protection of the Regional Unit of the Ionian Islands issued a statement where “Strong recommendation to all Zakynthos residents, to limit their travel throughout the island, from today Thursday 17-9-2020 until tomorrow Friday 18-9-2020 late at night.”

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The islands are set in emergency situation, along with Ilia, Achaia, Etoloakarnania, Arcadia and Messinia, as announced by the Deputy Minister of Civil Protection, Nikos Hardalias.

Very strong gusts of wind have already made their appearance and “Ianos” knocks at the door of the Ionian Islands and the rest of Greece.

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“If it goes south, it will be much stronger”

The professor of natural disaster management spoke with Mega about the Mediterranean cyclone and the possible paths it will follow, Efthymis Lekkas.

According to Mr. Lekkas, intense phenomena are expected during the next 48 hours “Which we cannot determine geographically which one will occur.” since the phenomenon can change direction at any time.

He pointed out, speaking to Mega, that heading south is not a favorable development as “If it came to Attica, from land areas, the phenomenon would be greatly weakened. When it goes through land, it is discharged and in the end it depreciates completely ”.

“As you head south to the Peloponnese, I am very afraid that it will get even stronger. If it is right on the coast, it is amplified by the marine mass, and is intensely discharged on the land surface, that is, we will intense phenomena in Patras, Kyllini, Zacharo, Kyparissia and Methoni» added the professor.

«If this route is followed, we will have phenomena like those of last summer in Halkidiki. If it entered transversely ashore, it would gradually discharge. “, he concluded.

According to the latest information from meteorologist Christina Souzi, the cyclone they are still open in the Ionian.

On Friday it will remain west of the Peloponnese and will not pass through the Peloponnese until Saturday. Then he will move to the southern Peloponnese and then he will leave.

So the good scenario is that a smaller area will be affected than it originally appeared. Also, in Attica the phenomena will not be so intense.

The course of “Ianos” to Greece

The course of the Mediterranean cyclone towards Greece was recorded by the European meteorological satellite Meteosat-11, while the National Observatory of Athens / meteo.gr processed and visualized the satellite data and prepared the video that follows and presents the movement of the system to the country. . until Thursday afternoon.

The peaks of the clouds are painted red, which in some cases is estimated to exceed 13 km. The same video shows the rays recorded by the ZEUS system of the National Observatory of Athens.

Prohibition of heavy vehicle traffic

The Civil Protection Mechanism is on high alert, the undersecretary for Civil Protection and Crisis Management said Thursday afternoon. Nikos Hardals of the Civil Protection Operations Center. The Vice Minister of Civil Protection and Crisis Management pointed out that “We are activating the entire mechanism to help with the risk management problems that we are called to address in the next few hours.”

He also reported that Traffic is prohibited, from 9 pm on Thursday, for 24 hours heavy vehicles, trailers and buses along the national road network in the prefectures of Achaia, Etoloakarnania, Ilia, Messinia. He noted that Olympia Odos will remain open until it is reassessed at noon tomorrow.

Emergency measures on roads

Traffic management companies, in order to avoid unpleasant consequences per region that the Mediterranean cyclone is expected to visit, have issued useful instructions and advice to those planning to circulate on the national road network.

HE New road, informed the drivers that it has taken all the necessary measures to manage the phenomena. In any case, he advises drivers who need to travel:

• Be informed before starting your trip about the weather and traffic conditions, by calling the company’s Customer Service Telephone Service. Drivers interested in the A.TH.E. (Metamorfosi Attica – Skarfia Fthiotida) can call 22950 26900. Drivers interested in the Ionian highway (Antirrio – Ioannina) can call 2641 306 306 (every day and Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00).
• Have enough fuel in your vehicle’s tank.
• In case of emergency call 1075.

It is noted that driving and stopping in the emergency lane (LEA) is dangerous for the driver and his vehicle. The LEA should only be used in emergencies.

Finally, all drivers are asked to faithfully follow the instructions of the Traffic Police, which is also responsible for traffic management.

For his part Main Road, informed drivers that it has received all the necessary measures for the management of the phenomena. In any case, drivers who need to travel are advised:

• Be informed before starting your trip about the weather and traffic conditions, by calling the company’s Customer Service Telephone Service at 801 700 7000 (every day and Saturday from 08:00 to 16:00 and Sundays from 10:00 to 18:00)
• Have enough fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
• In case of emergency call 1075.

It is noted that driving and stopping in the emergency lane (LEA) is dangerous for the driver and his vehicle.

• The LEA should only be used in emergencies.

Concluding, All drivers are requested to follow the instructions of the Traffic Police.

Finally, the Moreas SA In view of the extreme weather events expected in the Peloponnese and other parts of the country, the following precautionary measures are recommended for drivers who will be traveling on the Corinth – Tripoli – Kalamata / Sparta highway:

• Make sure you are constantly informed by radio and television about the evolution of meteorological phenomena. The official sources of information are the National Meteorological Service (SNM) and the General Secretariat for Civil Protection.
• Limit your movements and move only when absolutely necessary.
• Make sure your vehicle’s windshield wipers are in good condition and make sure you have enough fuel in your vehicle’s tank.
• If you are transporting cargo on the roof of your vehicle, make sure it is securely attached.
• Adjust your driving style and speed to the prevailing weather conditions.
• Maintain a safe distance from oncoming vehicles.
• If in case of need you have to stop on the highway, stop only on the right.
• Follow the instructions of the Traffic Police and the highway personnel.
• In an emergency, call 1025 or 2710 – 562,000.

Watch the course of the cyclone live:

Which schools will be closed on Friday

They will remain closed on Friday all schools in the three regional units of Western Greece, that is, in Achaia, Etoloakarnania and Ilia, according to a decision of the governor, Nektarios Farmakis.

According to the region, “the decision was made after information and cooperation with the General Secretariat of Civil Protection for prevention reasons and due to the impending severe wave of bad weather that is expected to hit areas of Western Greece.”

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