Greece is set to experience a dramatic weather shift starting Sunday, with meteorologist Thodoris Kolydas warning of heavy rain, snowfall in mountainous regions, and a significant drop in temperatures. Winds are expected to strengthen, reaching up to 8 Beaufort in some areas, while temperatures in Athens could plummet from 16–17°C to 10–11°C. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) advises citizens to prepare for the stormy conditions expected to impact much of the country.
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A state of emergency was declared on the Greek islands of Rhodes and Lemnos on Monday after a deadly storm caused widespread damage. Two men were killed in Lemnos as floods, strong winds, and heavy rain overturned cars, caused power outages, and led to evacuations. Rescue teams, supported by the military, worked to evacuate vulnerable residents. Greece’s climate crisis minister, Vassilis Kikilias, linked the extreme weather to climate change, urging residents to follow evacuation orders for their safety.
Flash floods hit central Athens as storm Atena swept across Greece, turning streets into rivers and causing chaos in multiple neighborhoods. Heavy rainfall impacted areas like Chaidari, Petroupoli, and Kypseli, with the fire department receiving over 50 emergency calls for water pumping, tree removals, and elevator rescues. Passengers were trapped in a flooded bus in Galatsi, and a severe weather warning was issued for Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.