One person has died as stormy weather with high volumes of water is sweeping across Greece, affecting mostly Greek islands.
Rhodes is one of the Greek islands severely hit by the bad weather front, while Evia and the Sporades islands (Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos) are also at the mercy of the intense weather phenomena.
RHODES
The body of a man was spotted by locals at Stegna beach in Archangelos on the island of Rhodes at noon on Wednesday.
The body was recovered by the Coast Guard, and in contrast to initial information, it was not a 25-year-old man but a 62-year-old man working in a hotel facility, state broadcaster ERT reported.
The man’s vehicle had been swept into the sea during the severe weather conditions.
via local rodiaki.gr
Severe weather conditions persist across the island, causing serious problems with flooding, swollen rivers and streams, temporary traffic suspensions, damaged bridges, power outages, flooding roads and causing serious disruptions.
Archaeological sites and museums in Rhodes are closed on October 14, due to the bad weather.
EVIA and SPORADES Islands
An emergency alert has been sent via 112 to local residents and visitors in Psachna, Evia, on Wednesday urging them to evacuate the area and head towards Nea Artaki due to overflowing of river Kireas. banks.
The message reads: “If you are in the Psachna area of the Evia Regional Unit, move away towards Nea Artaki due to a river overflowing its banks. Follow the instructions of the authorities.”
Continuous 112 alerts sent to residents in areas hit by severe weather Serious problems in Skiathos, Alonissos, and Skopelos.
Northern Evia is facing the most significant issues, as the Kireas River has overflowed, leading to road closures and traffic disruptions.
The situation within the village Makrykapa remains particularly concerning; authorities are closely monitoring the weather event’s progression, prioritizing the protection of human life. This is why the evacuation of residents was ordered.
According to media information, traffic has been halted on the road connecting Mantoudi and Prokopi, specifically at the “Kanda” location.
The situation in Makrykapa, in the Municipality of Dirfys-Messapia, is causing serious concern, as severe weather has caused the water level of the river flowing through the settlement to rise dangerously.
General
The severe weather is easing across most parts of the country on Wednesday. However, rain and thunderstorms are expected in eastern and southern regions until the evening, with locally severe conditions forecast for Evia, the Sporades, Magnesia, Crete and the Dodecanese.
Flooding in eastern Attica – Oropos
Flights traffic was disturbed at the international airport of Athens.
Ferries remain docked at the ports of Piraeus and Lavrio in south-eastern Attica.
If you plan to travel by sea, check with local port authorities, travel agents and shipping companies.