Weather: Problems from the strong winds – Falling Trees and Prohibition from Ports

Drops and other problems have caused the strong who have been blowing in several areas of the country since Friday night (22.11.24). 60 came the calls received by the Fire Corps Operations Center in areas of the country due to strong winds from Friday evening hours to Saturday morning. The calls as the Fire Department reports in its announcement concern mainly tree cuts. Specifically, the Fire Corps Operations Center received: In the Region of Thessaly 18 calls were made and 41 tree cuts and an object removal took place. In Epirus Region 18 calls were made and 26 tree cuts were carried out, a water extraction and an object removal. In the Region of Central Greece, 24 calls were made and 22 tree cuts were made. It is noted that Fire Department calls on citizens, to be particularly careful and in case of weather events to follow closely the instructions of the competent authorities. trikalavoice.gr Stormy winds brought significant problems across the country. According to the EAM, the winds in the Aegean Sea will reach 8 Beauforts, so the ferry routes were affected in some areas mainly in the northeast of the country. According to the Port Corps – Greek Coast Guard from the port of Lavrio the ship’s morning route from Lavrio to Kea was not performed, while for Argosaronics some routes were not carried out with a calendar registration of the captain. In force it is a prohibition of sailing in Volos – Sporades , Kavala – Prinos Thasos and Alexandroupolis – Samothraki . Although the EMI provides for a weakening of the winds from the northwest in the afternoon, the passengers who are to travel today are good before leaving to communicate with local ports and tourist agencies.