Greece is facing an intense wave of extreme weather, marked by sharp temperature drops, heavy rainfall, and snowfall, prompting authorities to issue red-level alerts across the country.
By decision of Regional Governor Nikos Hardalias, following recommendations from the Risk Assessment Committee, Civil Protection, and Emergency Medical Services, all public and private primary and secondary schools, as well as night schools across the entire Attica region, will remain closed on Wednesday, January 21, as a precautionary measure.
The decision was taken to protect students and teaching staff from potential risks, particularly those related to travel to and from schools, as heavy rainfall of high intensity is expected from midday onwards.
According to the latest emergency bulletin issued by the National Meteorological Service, the main characteristics of the severe weather include:
- Heavy rain and violent thunderstorms from early Wednesday morning across many central and southern regions, spreading to the Aegean Sea area by the afternoon
- Heavy snowfall in several areas, particularly on Wednesday in mountainous and semi-mountainous regions of mainland Greece, as well as low-altitude areas of Thessaly and Macedonia
- Locally strong winds and a significant drop in temperatures
The National Coordination Center for Operations and Crisis Management (ESKEDIK) announced that it is already in constant communication with first- and second-level local authorities, as well as all relevant agencies, to ensure full preparedness and rapid operational response if required.
Regions Considered at Highest Risk:
- Attica
- Peloponnese
- Central Greece
- Thessaly
- Western Macedonia
Authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant and follow official guidance as the extreme weather system moves across the country.
