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The current emergency meteorological report issued by the National Meteorological Service on Wednesday, extends until the early hours of Thursday, September 24.
Heavy rains and thunderstorms
More specifically, heavy rains and thunderstorms will affect the Ionian, western Esterea, temporarily Epirus, and gradually the western and central Peloponnese.
Citizens can be informed daily about the development of exceptional weather events in the periodic EMY weather reports and on the EMY website at www.emy.gr.
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection (www.civilprotection.gr) of the Ministry of Civil Protection, has informed the state services involved, as well as the regions and municipalities of the country, in order to be on greater alert of civil protection, to In order to immediately attend to the effects of the occurrence of severe 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.
Self-protection measures
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
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. www.astynomia.gr.
For more information and instructions for self-protection against inclement weather, you can also visit the website of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection at www.civilprotection.gr.
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