Severe Weather: Closed Roads and New Landslides in Epirus
Areas of Epirus, Greece, are facing severe disruptions due to landslides and closed roads caused by ongoing adverse weather conditions.
Epirus, a region in Greece, is currently experiencing significant disruptions due to harsh weather conditions resulting in multiple landslides and road closures. Key transport routes are affected, with the Ionia Odos closed at the height of Sikoulas following a major landslide a few days ago, leading to expected lengthy restoration efforts. Urgent interventions by heavy machinery have been necessary to clear roads and temporarily restore traffic flow in several areas.
The traffic situation between Arta and Amfilochia is currently being rerouted via the National Ioannina-Antirrio highway, which is facing increased traffic load and considerable difficulties. The regional network is particularly burdened, with severe conditions reported in Preveza, where the National Road of Preveza-Igoumenitsa is frequently affected by landslide occurrences. Additional issues have been identified in areas like Myrsini, Mythika, and Kastro Sykiรก, where severe road damage has occurred due to the severe weather.
In Mythika, the road surface has suffered significant damage, and flooding conditions are impacting greenhouses and livestock facilities. This situation poses not only a challenge for local transportation but also threatens the livelihoods of many in the agricultural sector, highlighting the widespread implications of this severe weather across the region.