extreme weather

Greece's national weather service forecasts that the rain and foul weather will gradually dissipate from the afternoon.

The severe weather system, named Bora, has caused significant destruction in Halkidiki, particularly in the Sithonia region

Over the weekend, Storm Bora struck the island of Rhodes, one of Greece's most renowned tourist destinations, resulting in widespread flooding and damage to infrastructure.

The 'Bora' storm front blankets Florina in snow, bringing heavy rain, storms, and gale-force winds across Greece. Intense weather to persist through Monday.

Special units from the electricity distribution network HEDNO are working to restore damage caused to electric poles after trees fell on them due to the strong gusts in Preveza.

Notification issued to residents in the central Greece province of Thessaly, the south-central prefecture of Fthiotida, the large island of Evia and the Sporades Island chain

The death toll in flood-hit Spain is mounting as rescuers search for dozens of missing persons who may be trapped under collapsed buildings.

Extreme weather is forcing Greek officials to accelerate key infrastructure works and prevention projects.

The Civil Protection has issued warnings and recommendations to citizens

Through a social media post, the Director of the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS), Theodoros Kolydas, issued a warning specifically for the southern suburbs of Attica.

The sailboats were damaged near Paxos from a foul weather front that hit Greece on Monday and lingers over several of the country's regions even today

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) warns of rain, thunderstorms, hail, and lightning in many areas of Greece

Foul weather is forecast for Greece for the next two days, with some areas expecting severe thunderstorms

Meteorologists are forecasting warmer temperatures in September after Greece reported hottest July on record.

The young man with autism and an intellectual disability was found unconscious inside a car parked outside of his parents house, after being left there for hours in the heat and sun

According to reports, a wider area in central Evia has also suffered power outages due to the weather

System in place since 2010 records average monthly temperatures as higher by as much as 4.8C, compared to average temperatures for previous months of June

All you need to know to stay safe and make the most of your holidays in Greece during a heatwave.

The Greek Civil Protection services and Fire department have been placed on heightened operational readiness, as the latest weather bulletin predicts warm air masses moving into the country in the coming days. The weather conditions are conducive to a high risk of wildfires

Among other things, the document urges employees to take breaks to reduce heat stress, perform physical activities during low temperature hours