Monday , April 29 2024

Zakynthos:- Strong Whirlwinds in Argasi, Heavy rain and thunderstorms cause problems around Zakynthos.

The Department of Civil Protection of the Regional Unit of Zakynthos is on increased 24-hour standby.

From the Civil Protection Service of the Regional Unit of Zakynthos,  announced that according to the weather forecast of the Hellenic Meteorological Service, the weather in Zakynthos will worsen, from the early morning hours of Saturday 8-1-2022 until Monday 10/1/2022 with main characteristics of heavy rains, thunderstorms and possible hail.

Last night due to the strong storms and the large amount of water that fell in many areas of Zakynthos, local floods were created, resulting in problems on the Provincial Roads of Zakynthos – Alykon (in the municipality of Vanatou) Zakynthos – Romiriou (at the height of PALATAKI Station) and on the Municipal Roads, KTEO Zakynthos, Main Road Lagana, Municipal Road behind the Sarakinadou Theater and on the Road that passes through the Tragaki Prefecture at the height of the OLIVE Hotel.

Also, on the Zakynthos-Vasilikos Provincial Road (in Argassi Prefecture) a strong whirlwind phenomenon was created, resulting in a landslide with falling trees and rocks at the height of the Domenegini Tower.

Due to the large amount of water on the National Road Zakynthos – Alykon in the area of Vanatou and the problems that were created for drivers, for the safety of the life of the citizens, after consultation with the Police Directorate of Zakynthos, it was decided for the whole night, the National Road of Zakynthos – Alykon to remain closed from the intersection before the City Hall of Vanatos and at the height before the 1st Primary School of Kampos.

Also due to the danger, the Municipal Road behind the Sarakinadou Theater was closed.

Citizens are asked to avoid crossing these areas because the road is very dangerous !!!

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About Louise Inzk

Louise is Australian born and has been a Greek citizen since 1991. She has deep cultural ties with the island, often writing about Zakynthian Traditions and Culture. She is also an active member of the Volunteer Group of Zakynthos, Giostra Di Zante and is a member of the women's choir "Rodambelos". Her love of the island and all it offers saw her joining the Zakynthos (Zante) Informer admin team in 2014.

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