A new coordination meeting was held under the leadership of the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Christ Stylianidesevaluate the latest meteorological data and update instructions for the competent authorities on dealing with bad weather “Barbara”.

The meeting was attended by:

Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Christos StylianidesDeputy Minister of the Interior, Stelios PetsasDeputy Minister for the Protection of Citizens, Eleftherios EconomouGeneral Secretary of Civil Protection, Vasilios PapageorgiouSecretary General of Transport, Ioannis HifarasSecretary General of Commerce Sotirios AnagnostopoulosRegional Governor of Attica, George Patulisfire chief lieutenant general, Georgios Pournaras and Deputy Chief, Lieutenant General Marios ApostolidisChief of the Hellenic Police Lieutenant General Konstantinos Skumashead of traffic of Attica, brigadier general, Christ PapaphilipouESKEDIQ Commander, Major General Theodoros Vaiasdirector of the emergency planning department of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection, Dimitris AlexandrisEKAV President, Nikolaos PapefstatiouNational Weather Service (AMY) and a scientific group of meteorologists.

According to updated data from the National Meteorological Service, severe weather will continue into the evening and until tomorrow, with snowfall and severe frosts, mainly in North, Northeast and Northwest Attica, as well as in Magnesia, East Thessaly, including Sporades, Phthiotis, Boeotia and Evia.

The following decision was made at the meeting:

In more detail:

A) Today Tuesday (07/02/2023)

1) snowfalls which are already manifesting in places in the eastern and southern country continuation is expected in the Sporades, eastern Thessaly, Evia, eastern Sterea, as well as in the mountainous and semi-mountainous regions of the eastern Peloponnese, the Cyclades and Crete.. Especially for her eastern Magnesia, central and northern Evia, Phthiotis and Boeotia has provided the intensity of phenomena in places before noon.

2) Especially for Attica has provided sleet and passing snowfall which parts to the north and east manifest itself in lower height And will be before lunch sometimes denser.

B) For tomorrow, Wednesday (02.08.2023)

1) snow falls expected to continue V Sporades, eastern Thessaly, Evia, eastern Sterea, as well as the mountainous and semi-mountainous regions of the northern Cyclades and Crete. Especially in the east Magnesia, central and northern Evia, Phthiotis and Boeotia has provided local intensity of phenomena until the evening.

2) Especially for Attica has provided sleet and passing snowfallwhich places in the north will manifest at a lower altitude And until the noon hours they will be denser at intervals.

Moreover hard frost this will be noted in continental until Thursday (02.09.2023)who’s on in the northwest will be totally in places (zero temperature all day).

The General Secretariat for Civil Protection recommends that citizens take special care to take care of taking self-protection measures against risks arising from the occurrence of dangerous weather events.

Particularly in areas where snow and frost expected:

If they are going to travel by car:

• Be aware of the weather and the state of the road network
• Have snow chains on your vehicle and a full tank of fuel.
• Travel as needed, preferably during the day, preferring major roads.
• To inform your relatives about the route they are going to take
• Change your travel schedule to avoid peak weather.
• Conscientiously follow the instructions of local authorities such as the Road Traffic Authority, etc.

If they walk:

• Dress in several layers of light clothing rather than heavy clothing and wear suitable footwear to avoid slippery injuries.
• To avoid unnecessary movements during the peak of phenomena (heavy snowfall, frost)

Also in areas where Heavy rain, thunderstorms or gusty winds are expected:

• To secure objects that, if blown away by severe weather conditions, could cause damage or injury.
• Make sure the gutters and downspouts of the houses are clear and working properly.
• Avoid crossing streams and streams on foot or by car during storms and rains, and for several hours after they end.
• Avoid working outdoors and operating in sea and coastal areas during adverse weather conditions (danger of lightning strikes).
• Take cover immediately during hail. Take shelter in a building or car and do not leave the safe area until they are sure the storm has passed. Hail can be very dangerous for animals too.
• Avoid walking under large trees, under posted signs, and in public areas where light objects (eg pots, broken glass, etc.) can break off and fall to the ground (eg under balconies).
• Conscientiously follow the instructions of local authorities such as the Road Traffic Authority, etc.

for more information and instructions for self-defense severe weather townspeople can visit its site Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.