Mar 21 • 16:26 UTC 🇬🇷 Greece Naftemporiki

Wave of earthquakes in Epirus: 350 inspections in Thesprotia and Ioannina – 74 buildings deemed 'red'

Authorities have conducted 350 inspections in the earthquake-affected areas of Thesprotia and Ioannina, with 74 buildings classified as 'red' and in need of immediate evacuation.

The inspection process is currently underway in the areas of Thesprotia and Ioannina following the earthquake on March 8, with relevant authorities having completed 350 inspections of residential buildings. Ongoing aftershocks complicate the establishment of a clear timeline for the completion of these assessments. According to the data from the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, as of March 20, the inspections in the municipalities of Dodoni, Zitsa, Ioannina, Souli, and Filiates have revealed that of the total 350 assessments, 154 buildings have been classified as 'green' (safe), 122 as 'yellow' (need repairs), and 74 as 'red' (unsafe).

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