A meeting was held today at the Ministry of Climate Crises and Civil Protection bad weather which is distributed this week in our country.

As Minister Christos Stylianidis said at a related briefing, meteorologists have attracted attention as heavy rains and severe storms are expected, local hail and increased thunderstorm activity. In fact, the phenomena will be very intense places and at certain intervals and affect the entire country.

In this context, the Minister for Climate Crises and Civil Protection issued a strong recommendation to all citizens in areas where severe events occur or are expected not to move unless they have a serious reason.

At the same time, he asked drivers and pedestrians to never cross rapids and streams (the so-called Irish crossings), and also mentioned that vacationers should take extra care. He also urged hoteliers and all tourism workers to warn tourists about bad weather.

“It appears to be a relatively short but intense storm. However, it can take dangerous proportions. Please don’t underestimate her. This requires special attention from all of us. We avoid unnecessary travel to areas with bad weather,” said Mr. Stylianidis.

Messages from 112 if deemed appropriate

The authorities will continuously issue announcements and if deemed appropriate, 112 will also be activated to send warning messages.

The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection yesterday, after the relevant announcement of the National Meteorological Service about the deterioration of the weather, informed all the competent services, and especially the regions and municipalities of the country, to be on the alert. anxiety.

“We call on all involved departments to be constantly on the alert to immediately eliminate the possible consequences of bad weather and take all necessary preventive measures, especially to prevent the occurrence of flood events. Constant vigilance is required,” the minister said.

The meeting, chaired by Mr. Stylianidis, was attended by Deputy Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Evangelos Tournas, Deputy Minister of Interior Stelios Petsas, Civil Protection Vassilis Papageorgiou, Fire Chief Lieutenant General Alexios Rapans, Deputy Chief of Police Lieutenant General Ioannis Petroutsos , ELAS Major General Eleftherios Garilas, and Director General for Coordination of the General Secretariat of Civil Protection, Foivos Theodorou.