Agriculture in Greece

Zakynthos and Corfu recorded 70 millimeters of rain by 8.30 a.m. on Tuesday as Storm Atena makes its way across the country.

Metrological stations in parts of Achaia, in which Patra is located, have also had over 50 millimeters of rainfall.

Rain and storms are expected across the country from Monday afternoon until Wednesday evening, the Meteo weather service of the National Observatory of Athens announced on Monday.

On Monday, rain and storms are initially expected in the Ionian Islands, Epirus, Central Greece and the western Peloponnese.

The national weather service (EMY) has issued an emergency weather bulletin, warning of a significant weather deterioration starting Monday night and continuing through Wednesday afternoon. 

Civil Protection is on high alert and has developed an immediate response plan in anticipation of the severe weather that will affect the country until Saturday.

According to the forecast, from today, Thursday, and continuing until Saturday, significant deterioration in weather is expected across most of mainland Greece, with intense rain and thunderstorms, frequent lightning, and localized hail showers.

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Following another very warm weekend with daytime temperatures reaching as much as 38-39 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country, the national weather service has forecast a break in the heat starting with the new week.

Archaeological sites in Athens will remain closed for five hours on Thursday to protect tourists from the searing heat that continued for a third day.

The Culture Ministry said all sites will close from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., adding that those who have issued tickets for this time slot will be able to use them after the sites reopen.