It is not a summer instability, but an autumn system, noted Vassilis Kikilias referring to the “Atena” bad weather, warning that “it will last longer, so local flooding phenomena are not ruled out”.
The Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias, chaired today (09.09.2024) the inter-ministerial meeting in view of the bad weather expected in the country.
As the minister stated, “based on the extensive briefing of the Risk Assessment Committee and according to the EMY bulletin, from tonight evening and for the next few days dangerous weather phenomena will occur in many areas of the country”, while he pointed out that “it will not for a summer instability, but for an autumnal system.’
“Practically, this means that the bad weather will last longer, so local flooding is not ruled out”, underlined Mr. Kikilias.
Kikilia’s statements in detail:
“Based on the extensive information provided by the Risk Assessment Committee and according to the EMY bulletin, dangerous weather phenomena will occur in many areas of the country starting tonight and for the next few days.
This is not a summer instability, but an autumn system. In practice, this means that the bad weather will last longer, so local flooding is not excluded.
More specifically, from this evening until the early hours of the morning, large amounts of rain will occur mainly in the Ionian, while Epirus, the Western Mainland and the Western Peloponnese will also be affected.
Also, tomorrow from the early hours of the morning until the afternoon, the bad weather will affect Western and Central Macedonia, as well as Northern and Western Thessaly.
An inter-ministerial committee meeting has already been convened with the participation of all the involved bodies, i.e. the security forces and the armed forces, the local government, the concessionaire highways, etc. for the preparation and coordination of the state mechanism”.
It is noted that according to the updated Emergency Deterioration of Weather Bulletin (EDEK) issued today by the National Meteorological Service (EMY), the Emergency Deterioration of Weather Bulletin, issued on Sunday 09-08-2024, is upgraded to an Emergency Bulletin of Dangerous Weather Phenomena according to with the latest forecast data. The barometric low, which causes the bad weather “ATENA” in the Central Mediterranean and moves eastward, is predicted to cause dangerous weather phenomena in our country from Monday night (09-09-24) until the evening hours of Wednesday (11-09- 24) with locally heavy rains and storms mainly in the western, central and northern mainland as well as in the islands of the Northern and Eastern Aegean. The phenomena will be accompanied by a high frequency of lightning, hail and strong gusty winds.
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What impact is the autumnal storm “Atena” expected to have on local flooding in Greece?
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Autumnal Storm “Atena” Hits Greece: Minister Warns of Prolonged Bad Weather and Local Flooding
Greece is bracing itself for a severe autumnal storm system, dubbed “Atena,” which is expected to bring prolonged bad weather and local flooding to various parts of the country. According to Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias, the storm is not a typical summer instability but a more complex autumnal system, which will last longer and potentially cause local flooding.
Severe Weather Conditions Ahead
The Minister warned that dangerous weather phenomena will occur in many areas of Greece starting from the evening of September 9th and for the next few days. The Ionian region, Epirus, Western Mainland, and Western Peloponnese will be particularly affected, with large amounts of rain expected tonight and early morning hours. Tomorrow, the bad weather will shift to Western and Central Macedonia, as well as Northern and Western Thessaly.
Government Prepares Response
To prepare for the severe weather, an inter-ministerial committee meeting has already been convened, involving all relevant bodies, including security forces, armed forces, local government, and concessionaire highways. The meeting aims to coordinate the state’s response to the impending storm.
Latest Forecast Update
According to the National Meteorological Service (EMY), the Emergency Deterioration of Weather Bulletin issued on Sunday, September 8th, has been upgraded to an Emergency Bulletin of Dangerous Weather Phenomena. The barometric low, responsible for the bad weather, is predicted to cause dangerous weather phenomena in Greece from Monday night until the evening hours of Wednesday, September 11th. Locally heavy rains and storms are expected, mainly in the western, central, and northern mainland, as well as in the islands of the Northern and Eastern Aegean. The phenomena will be accompanied by a high frequency of lightning, hail, and strong gusty winds.
Previous Incidents
This is not the first time Greece has faced severe weather conditions in recent weeks. As reported earlier [2], intense storms hit Greece on August 19th, causing roads to turn into rivers and fires to break out. Emergency crews worked quickly to respond to the situation. Just a few days ago, on August 22nd [1], the Scientific Risk Assessment Committee met to discuss the severe weather conditions that were expected to prevail in Greece.
Stay Informed and Stay Safe
As the autumnal storm “Atena” bears down on Greece, it is essential for citizens to stay informed about the latest weather updates and follow safety guidelines to minimize the risks associated with the severe weather. By doing so, we can ensure a safer and more resilient response to this extreme weather event.
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What areas in Greece are expected to be most affected by the autumnal storm “Atena”?
Autumnal Storm “Atena” Hits Greece: Minister Warns of Prolonged Bad Weather and Local Flooding
Greece is bracing itself for a severe autumnal storm system, dubbed “Atena,” which is expected to bring prolonged bad weather and local flooding to various parts of the country. According to Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vassilis Kikilias, the storm is not a typical summer instability but a more complex autumnal system, which will last longer and potentially cause local flooding[[[1]].
Severe Weather Conditions Ahead
The Minister warned that dangerous weather phenomena will occur in many areas of Greece starting from the evening of September 9th and for the next few days. The Ionian region, Epirus, Western Mainland, and Western Peloponnese will be particularly affected,
