Cyclone Kristin: Civil protection has announced increased alert – which regions are under attack

General Secretariat of Civil Protection is on high alert due to worsening weather conditions caused by the passage of Mediterranean cyclone Kristin.

Citizens are urged to be especially careful and take self-protection measures against the risks associated with intense weather events.

It is emphasized that we are talking about the cyclone system formed in the Mediterranean basinnot a tropical storm. However, the cyclone is accompanied heavy rains, thunderstorms, squally winds and may cause local flooding.

Orange alert for Attica and six other regions

According to the forecast ΕΜΥ (Εθνική Μετεωρολογική Υπηρεσία), on Thursday, January 29expected heavy rains and thunderstorms:

• on Ionian IslandsV Epiruswestern and central Stere Hellas – from early morning until noon;
• V western Peloponnese – from morning hours to late evening;
• in Thrace – from noon to evening hours;
• on islands of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea – from evening until late at night;
• V Attica – briefly during midday hours.

It is noted that this is not the first episode of the passage cyclone weather through the metropolitan region, while areas such as Glyfada And Varicontinue to eliminate the consequences of previous weather events.

Preparedness measures and recommendations for citizens

As reported Fire Departmentput into action operational plan on responding to the threat of floods and related phenomena. Fire services in regions expected to be affected by Cyclone Kristin have been placed on high alert with the possibility of further strengthening.

Parallel General Secretariat of Civil Protection The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has informed all public services involved, as well as regions and municipalitiesso that they are on high alert and can quickly respond to possible consequences.

In areas where heavy rainfall, thunderstorms or squally windscitizens are advised to:

• secure objects that may be blown away by the wind and pose a danger;
• check the serviceability of gutters and storm drains;
• avoid crossing streams, streams and lowlands on foot or by car during and after rains;
• refrain from outdoor work and activity in coastal and marine areas;
• avoid being under trees, advertising structures and balconies;
• strictly follow the instructions of the competent authorities, including the traffic police.

According to Emergency weather bulletinpublished ΕΜΥ, temporary deterioration of weather conditions expected on Thursday, January 29, 2026mainly in western part of Greece And eastern island regionswith the possibility of localized hail precipitation.

Citizens can receive up-to-date information on the development of the weather situation from daily forecasts ΕΜΥas well as through official communications Πολιτική Προστασία And ΕΛ.ΑΣ. regarding the condition of the road network.

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