EMERGENCY BULLETIN EMY: Bad weather “Ilina” blows – areas to experience extreme events – Newsbomb – News

The emergency weather advisory issued on Sunday was updated according to the latest forecast.

A bad weather system with the name “ILINA” continues to affect our country today Tuesday with heavy rains and storms, accompanied by high frequency lightning, hail and gale-force winds locally in the Aegean.

More details:

Today, Tuesday (04-04-2023), heavy rain and storms are expected over the country at intervals.

a) In eastern Macedonia, Thrace, northern and eastern Aegean islands and the Dodecanese

b) until noon in Central Macedonia and

c) Mornings in the Cyclades, Crete, southern Evia and southern Peloponnese.

Locally stormy south-easterly winds of intensity 7 to 8 Beaufort will prevail over Kastellorizos region on Tuesday (04-04-2023).

Weather, via WINDY using GFS, ECMWF and NEMS forecast models

Citizens can be updated daily about the development of abnormal weather phenomena through EMY’s regular weather reports and electronic address on EMY’s website. www.emy.gr.

Instructions of Chief Secretariat of Civil Defence

Directorate General of Civil Defense (www.civilprotection.gr) Ministry of Civil Defense notified the competent government agencies engaged in official duties, as well as the regions and municipalities of the country, so that they have increased civil defense preparedness and immediate handling of the consequences. Occurrence of extreme weather events.

At the same time, the General Secretariat of Civil Defense recommends that citizens be especially careful, ensuring that self-defense measures are taken against the risks posed by severe weather events.

In particular, in areas where heavy rain, storms or gale force winds are expected:

• To protect items that may cause damage or injury if carried by severe weather.
• Make sure the house’s gutters and downspouts are unclogged and working properly.
• Avoid crossing streams and creeks on foot or by vehicle during storms and rains, but for a few hours after their occurrence.
• Avoid outdoor work and activities in ocean and coastal areas during severe weather events (risk of lightning).
• Take shelter immediately during a hailstorm. Take shelter in a building or car and do not leave a safe area until they are sure the storm has passed. Hail is also very dangerous for animals.
• Avoid going under large trees, under posted signs and in public places where light objects (eg pots, broken glass etc) can break and fall to the ground (eg under balconies).
• Faithfully following the instructions of local authorities like traffic.

Also, in areas with intense lightning activity:

If you are at home

• Do not hold electrical appliances or telephones as lightning may pass through the wires. Disconnect TV sets from antenna and power supply.
• Avoid touching plumbing pipes (kitchen, bathroom) as they are good conductors of electricity.

If you are in a car

• Park it on the sides of the road and away from trees that fall on it.
• Stay inside until the storm clears and turn on the stop warning lights (hazard lights).
• Close windows and do not touch metal objects.
• Avoid flooded roads.

If you are outside

• Take shelter in a building or car or sit on the ground immediately without lying down.
• If you are in the woods, take cover under the sturdy branches of low trees.
• Do not stay under a tall tree in the open.
• Avoid low-lying areas prone to flooding.
• Do not stand near power poles, power lines, telephone lines and fences.
• Do not access metal objects (eg cars, bicycles, camping equipment, etc.).
• Stay away from rivers, lakes or other bodies of water.
• If you are in the ocean, get out immediately.
• If you are isolated on a flat surface and feel your hair fall off (signaling that lightning is about to strike), sit with your head deep between your legs (minimize the surface area of ​​your body and contact with the ground). Metal objects you have.

For more information and protection measures against severe weather, citizens can visit the website of the General Secretariat at www.civilprotection.gr.