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The Hellenic Radio (ERA): News in English, 09-01-09
From: The Hellenic Radio (ERA) <www.ert.gr/>
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[01] Snowfalls in Northern Greece
[01] Snowfalls in Northern Greece
Although it has been snowing in several parts of central and western
Macedonia since morning, the road network has not facing problems. It
is snowing in the outskirts of the Serres prefecture, Kilkis, Veria,
Kozani, in the prefecture of Thessaloniki in Halkidona, Oreokastro,
Melissochori, as well as on the highlands of Zagliveri and Sohou. The
Traffic Police is advising drivers to be careful when driving
especially in the outskirts of Thessaloniki so that accidents are
averted.
Cars using the Florina-Kastoria road network through Vigla and Vitsi
should carry anti-skid chains.
Meanwhile, dozens of houses and shops have flooded, while the strong
rainfall on Thursday evening has caused damages to over 30 kilometres
rural roads, the sewage network in Amaliada, Andravida and Vartholomio
in the Ilia prefecture. Railway service between Patras and Pyrgos has
been suspended and passengers continue their trip in coaches. Moreover,
the Patras-Pyrgos national road remained closed for two hours.
Source: ÍÅÔ 105.8, ÁNA-ÌPA
News item: 17521
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