“Cleon” heat wave: Parks closed, brakes on trains and recommendations for crews

Temperatures will top 40 degrees on Saturday

“Kamini” will be present across the country today, Saturday Heat “Cleon” makes its progress, the mercury beats red since yesterday, Above 40 degrees Celsius.

According to the EMY forecast, today Saturday, some temporary clouds are expected in the north in the afternoon and afternoon, with a chance of localized rain in eastern Macedonia and Thrace mountains.

Winds will blow from northerly directions at 3 to 5 and southeast Aegean inland at 6 Beaufort.

The high temperatures mainly in the north will decrease slightly. The maximum temperature value reached is:
A. 37 to 38 degrees Celsius in the northern mainland and 39 degrees Celsius in the interior of Central Macedonia and Epirus.
B. 39 to 40 in the rest of the mainland, and 41 degrees Celsius in the interior of Styria, the Peloponnese and Thessaly.
c. 35 to 36 in the island nation and 37 to 40 degrees Celsius in the Ionian Islands, the East Aegean Islands, the Dodecanese and southern Crete.

The minimum temperature varies from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius in the mainland and 26 to 29 degrees Celsius in the island nation.

In Attica The weather will be clear with temperatures ranging from 28 to 40 degrees Celsius.

Temperature also moves at the same level Thessaloniki3 to 4 Beaufort with south winds.

Enclosed parks and groves

On Saturday, July 15, due to the heat and high fire risk, all parks under the jurisdiction of the Attica region will be closed as a precaution.

In particular, for security reasons and to reduce the risk of fire, at the order of the regional governor of Attica, Giorgos Batolis, tomorrow, Saturday, July 15, from 9 am to 24 hours, all parks and groves of the region are closed.

In particular, this concerns Tritsis Park, Aeros Field, Finopoulos Hill and Attico Alsos.

The Acropolis is closed

On the second day tomorrow, Saturday, the Acropolis will be closed for a few hours.

In particular, the Ancient Ephraim of the City of Athens informs that tomorrow, Saturday 15 July 2023, the archaeological site of the Acropolis will stop its activity at noon, with the last entry at 11:30 and activity will resume at 17:30

The Ancient Agora and Keramikos areas remain in operation, where archaeological museums can be visited.

The trains braked

Due to high temperature, the speed of the country’s rail axis is slow around the clock according to OSE.

With its update, the organization points out that due to high temperatures, considering the safety of rail traffic, “depending on the conditions, it is forced to impose speed restrictions, causing delays” and asks for passengers’ understanding. “Because safety comes first.”

Earlier there was a similar update from Hellenic Rail:

“Keeping in mind the high temperatures and traffic safety, speed restrictions may be imposed, which may cause delays, mainly on the Athens – Salkita – Athens route. Thank you to our passengers for their understanding. Safety is a priority,” the statement said.

Emergency measures for workers

Ministries, municipalities and companies have declared emergency measures so that citizens and workers, and especially vulnerable groups, do not suffer from increased temperatures and do not overwork.

The measures will be in place from Thursday 13 July to Saturday 15 July, when conditions will be more difficult for citizens.

Among the activities included Minister’s decision For the private sector they are as follows:

• Mandatory stoppage of work in areas with high risk of heat stress during 12:00 – 17:00
• Provision of remote work with telework system to private sector workers belonging to high risk groups
• Measures to organize working hours and facilitate employees during any change in arrival and departure time
• Technical and organizational measures to prevent heat stress in workers
• Special arrangements for provision of outdoor work and personal protective equipment