It is in full development wave of bad weather which overwhelms the whole country – at times and in some areas with particular cruelty.

At an emergency briefing given by a fire department official, Ioannis Bakerdeclared that “apparitions will be dangerous until Friday” and that from 112 to Attica, Evia, Magnesia, Sporades, Corfu, Paxos, the northeast Aegean, Thassos and Tripoli. A similar message is expected to be sent to residents of the Dodecanese as heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected from tomorrow morning.

He said that until Thursday evening 204 calls to the fire department for pumping water in Attica, while there were also many calls in Zakynthos.

Mr Artofios reiterated the advice to citizens to remain very careful and limit travel to absolutely essential travel.

Series of problems

AT Attica bad weather manifests itself in severe storms and heavy rains, which have caused a number of problems such as road flooding, traffic disruption, property damage and have affected public transport, especially ISAP.

• On the provincial road Alepochorio – Shinou.
• At the bridge “Vardas” in Rafina towards L. Marathonos due to overflow of water and heavy rains.
• On the beach of Posidonos, at the height of the Old Hippodrome, in the traffic flow towards Piraeus, traffic is carried out from the right lane.
• On the bridge “Ariona”, in Spata and in both traffic flows.

The authorities have begun recommendations to restrict movement, while schools did not work evening shift and night shift.

Previously, cars were blocked under the Spiros-Louis bridge in Marousi, and a kindergarten was flooded in Kallithea.

New meeting – activate 112

New meeting to assess meteorological data related to developing bad weather held in the ministry Climate crisis and civil protection.

minister, Christos Stylianidesunderlined that the entire civil protection mechanism is on high alert to deal immediately with any problems arising from severe weather events.

Its activation 112 to send warning messages to residents continues depending on the development of phenomena in specific areas.

It is noted that, in addition to Attica, 112 were activated today on Evia, Magnesia, Corfu, Sporades, Thassos, Samothrace, Lemnos, Lesvos, Chios, Samos and Ikaria.

⚠️Activation 1⃣1⃣2⃣

🆘 Severe weather phenomena (severe storm-gusty wind) in the coming hours in the city of St. #Thassos #samotrucks #Lake #Lebos #Chios #Of course #Ikaria

‼️ Limit your movements to those absolutely necessary and follow the instructions of the authorities.

ℹ️ https://t.co/rhGuJbyuPh

— 112 Greece (@112Greece) January 26, 2023

A message to number 112 was sent to those who are on regions of Tegea and Korithion of Arcadia urging them to avoid travel for the next few hours.

Specifically, the message says: “If you are in the Tegea and Koriti areas of Arcadia for the next few hours, avoid movement due to the risk of river flooding. Follow the instructions of the authorities. Self-defense instructions: https://bit.ly/3hdLanA“.