The Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Giannis Kefalogiannis, convened the Risk Assessment Committee on Sunday, March 30, to address the Emergency Weather Bulletin issued by the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY). The bulletin warns of severe storms expected in the coming week.
According to the committee’s experts, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms will affect most parts of eastern Greece from Monday through Wednesday. The most dangerous conditions are forecast to develop from midday Monday, particularly in the Cyclades.
The committee is set to meet again tomorrow to reassess the situation based on updated forecasts and extend its evaluation to other areas in the eastern part of the country.
Meanwhile, the Civil Protection Operations Center has already reached out to the relevant agencies to ensure they are fully informed and operationally prepared for the impending weather events.
Earlier, the EMY issued a red alert for heavy rain and severe storms, warning that the adverse conditions will persist from midday Monday, March 31, until Wednesday morning, April 2.
The Cyclades will experience the first wave of extreme weather from Monday afternoon until Tuesday morning, while the eastern Aegean islands—including Samos, Ikaria, and Chios—will be affected from Monday night through Tuesday afternoon.
The Dodecanese are also expected to see severe conditions throughout Tuesday. In addition, eastern mainland Greece, including Attica and Evia (Euboea), will be impacted from Monday evening until early Tuesday, while Thessaly and the Sporades will face intense weather from early Tuesday through the night.
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection is urging citizens to take precautions as extreme weather conditions pose potential risks. Residents in affected areas are advised to secure any loose objects that could become dangerous in strong winds, clear gutters and drainage systems to prevent flooding, and avoid crossing streams or flooded roads—whether on foot or by vehicle.
Authorities also warn against outdoor activities, particularly near the sea or in open spaces, due to the heightened risk of lightning strikes during storms. People are advised to steer clear of large trees, billboards, or balconies, where strong winds could dislodge objects and cause harm.
