May 8, 2024

Athens News

News in English from Greece

Cyclone Elpida: problems with electricity in the suburbs of Athens

Electricity problems were recorded on Monday afternoon in areas of Athens, and in the south of the metropolitan area there were localized power outages.

Power outages were reported in New Philadelphia, Nea Ionia, Chalandri, Patissia, Pagrati, Anfusa, Dau Pentelis and Marathon.

The problems are mainly associated with damage from falling branches or trees on the power distribution line.

Heavy snowfalls cause big problems with the electricity supply on the island of Evia too: the villages of Mesochoria, Tsakaioi, Stira and Nea Stira were left without electricity. The municipality of Agia reports that from 10:00 to 12:30 there was no electricity in the communities of Omoli, Stomio, Karitsa and Kokkino Nero due to damage.

Consumers can call the new hotline 800 400 4000 free of charge in case of damage to their mobile or landline phone.

HEDNO teams are constantly going to all places on emergency calls. Authorities and residents of forest and mountainous areas fear that with rising temperatures, last year’s situation, when massive tree falls occurred due to wet snow, causing numerous damage to power lines. Then, within a few days, more than 100 thousand people were left without electricity and heating. .



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