The Southern Aegean region faced severe weather conditions in 2024 as storm ‘Bora’ swept through Rhodes, leaving widespread destruction and leading to a traffic ban. The storm has raised concerns among residents and officials about future weather patterns and preparedness….
Nearly two weeks after the severe weather event known as ‘BORA,’ its impacts are still evident in Thessaloniki. A large pine tree has crushed an apartment building on Gambetta Street, causing residents to feel tremors reminiscent of an earthquake. Efforts…
The Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has announced a range of state aid measures for areas affected by the severe weather event ‘BORA’. Affected regions including Rhodes and Lemnos will receive financial support for housing, businesses, and…
The Bora weather front has caused severe damage across Limnos Island, affecting areas like Myrina, Atsiki, and New Koutali. Local officials report that 80% of the agricultural road network has been severely impacted, complicating access for farmers. Recovery efforts are…
Severe weather conditions from Bora have led to the necessity of anti-slip chains on several roads in Central Macedonia, Greece. Specifically, chains are required for vehicles on the provincial road from Veroia to Selio between the 22nd and 26th kilometers….
Efforts are ongoing to assess infrastructure damage in Polygyros after the severe weather event ‘Bora.’ The Mayor of Polygyros, Γιώργος Εμμανουήλ, has urged affected residents to submit damage assessment requests by December 16, 2024. Additionally, the Halkidiki Regional Unit has…
A massive cypress tree in the Tumba area of Thessaloniki was uprooted by the severe winds of storm ‘Bora.’ The roughly 20-meter tall tree fell onto an apartment building, raising concerns among residents about safety. Emergency services are required to…
The Bora weather system, although weakened, has begun impacting Cyprus, prompting authorities to issue a second yellow warning effective from 18:00 today. The advisory aims to inform residents about potential adverse weather conditions. Source
The recent extreme weather event, named Bora, has significantly impacted various regions in Greece, including Lemnos, Rhodes, Thessaly, and Chalkida. Reports indicate damage and disruption due to the severe conditions, prompting local authorities to respond. Source
A significant weather event, referred to as ‘Bora’, has led to exceptionally high levels of rainfall from November 30 to December 2 across various regions in Greece, particularly in Macedonia and Aegean islands. Data from the National Observatory of Athens…
The municipality of Samothraki urges residents to adhere to the Civil Protection recommendations regarding travel, despite the easing of severe weather conditions brought by the storm ‘BORA’. After inspections, the local authority reports that the road network is in relatively…
A complaint has been filed against the Greek energy company DEDDIE due to over 30 hours of power outage in areas of Pylaia-Chortiatis caused by the severe Bora weather phenomenon. Mayor Ignatios Kaitetidis praised the efforts of local authorities and…
