Feb 27 • 09:01 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

Evros: Stabilization of water levels - Fragile situation, approximately 150,000 acres are flooded

Water levels in Evros are stabilizing with a slight decrease, but the area remains under red alert due to ongoing flood risks.

Recent reports indicate that water flow in the Evros region is stabilizing, with levels dropping by five centimeters in the last few hours. However, the region continues to face a red alert status due to concerns over the potential for new breaches in the levees, which have been under prolonged hydraulic pressure. This situation warrants continued vigilance along the riverine zone as local authorities monitor for any signs of impending failure in the levees.

Despite the encouraging trends in water levels, approximately 150,000 acres remain flooded, significantly affecting agriculture and infrastructure in the area. The inflow of water from Bulgaria, estimated at 500 cubic meters per second, has seen a reduction from previous days when levels were double that amount. This brings some hope for relief, yet residents and officials are still deeply concerned about the possibility of levee failures.

The current focus is on the Tychero area, which is now under close scrutiny as it is feared to be the next vulnerable point for a levee break. The ongoing emergency response efforts are being coordinated with agencies like ELGA, leveraging satellite data from the Copernicus system to assess damage and coordinate recovery efforts effectively. Immediate actions are necessary to safeguard the area against further flooding and mitigate the impact on local communities.

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