Warning messages from 112 Residents of many regions of the country are expected to be sent due to the ongoing bad weather, said a spokesman for the fire department, the head of the fire department. Ioannis Baker.

At the same time, he turned strong advice to citizens to limit travel them in case of emergency severe weather events.

In particular, a warning message has so far been sent from 112 residents of their regions Kefalonia, Ithaca, Lefkada, Zakynthos, Etoloakarnania, Achaia and Elijahwhile a second warning message is expected to be sent to 112 of its residents. Corinth, Argolis, Laconia, Messinia, Eastern Arcadia, Karditsa and Trikala. A third warning from 112 to his zone will follow later. western Macedonia where heavy snow is expected.

AT Attica, heavy rains and storms expected tomorrow afternoon. “We recommend limiting movements to those that are absolutely necessary. Depending on the development of events and information from EMY, other messages will be sent from 112 if deemed necessary,” he said.

Nearby, tomorrow there will be another broad coordination meeting overestimate the course of bad weather. In addition, all civil protection forces were deployed to maximum readinessand fire and rescue services in areas where events are expected to occur are on high alert.

“Limit your movements to those absolutely necessary during severe weather events. Always remember to move to the highest parts of the house in case of flooding. Never cross streams, streams or flooded roads on foot or by car,” he added.

Concerning her bad weather development, said that this has been going on since last Thursday, January 19, affecting our country in successive waves. Stronger phenomena appeared, as he pointed out, in P.E. Pella on Monday, January 23, where the Operations Center P.S. 115 calls were received to pump water in the wider Aridaya area, with action taken in 36 cases.

It is noted that EMY will update the emergency bulletin of dangerous weather events every 12 hours and it will be published on its official website, with a newer update for any development.

closed schools

The mayor decided not to open the island’s schools tomorrow on Thursday Zakynthosafter announcements and concerns about intensity weather conditions from evening to tomorrow.

All schools will also remain closed. Kefalonia and Ithaca. The decision was made by the Vice Governor Stavros Travlos due to dangerous weather events that are expected to “hit” the two islands.

Bad weather lasts

According to his predictions National Observatory of Athens/meteo.grlower atmospheric pressure in the Central Mediterranean will cause a wave of bad weather in the country, which will last from Wednesday, January 25 until the weekend of January 28-29.

The main features of the bad weather wave will be localized heavy rains and storms almost all over the country heavy snowfalls in the mountains, as well as in the semi-mountainous regions of Central and Northern Greece, but also very strong local winds.

In more detail, on Wednesday 25/01, rains are expected first, mainly in the Ionian Islands and in the mainland (except East Macedonia and Thrace).

The phenomena will gradually intensify in the Ionian Islands and in the coastal parts of the western country, and storms will occur. By evening, the phenomena will intensify in Epirus, in Western and Northern Thessaly and in Western Macedonia.

Locally dense snowfall will occur in the mountainous areas of the mainland (estimated height over 900 meters in the north and over 1300 meters in the rest), but by evening the snowfall will affect the semi-mountainous areas of the central and northern parts of the country (estimated height above 600 m).

Snowfalls will be significant in the major cities of Western Macedonia.

Today’s weather Wednesday

At the same time, the General Secretariat for Civil Protection recommends that citizens take special care to take care of taking self-protection measures from risks arising from the occurrence of hazardous weather events.

Particularly 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.

Also 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)

For information and announcements on the prevailing condition and passability of the road network due to flood waters entering it or due to snowfalls and frosts, citizens can visit the EL.AS site. www.astynomia.gr.

for more information and instructions for self-defense from bad weather, the townspeople can visit Internet page General Secretariat of Civil Protection at the online address www.civilprotection.gr.