Severe Weather Closes Schools Across Greece

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1. καιρός (m.)
   Η κατάσταση της ατμόσφαιρας σε μια δεδομένη στιγμή. ↩︎
2. περιοχή (f.)
   Ένα συγκεκριμένο γεωγραφικό σημείο ή χώρος. ↩︎
3. ασφάλεια (f.)
   Η κατάσταση όπου κάποιος είναι προστατευμένος από κινδύνους. ↩︎
4. άνεμος (m.)
   Ρεύμα αέρα στην ατμόσφαιρα. ↩︎
5. βροχή (f.)
   Νερό που πέφτει από τα σύννεφα σε μορφή σταγόνων. ↩︎
6. συνθήκη (f.)
   Η κατάσταση ή το σύνολο περιστάσεων σε μια δεδομένη στιγμή. ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: Why are schools closed in Thessaloniki?

Question: In which area are all schools closed for student safety?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
καιρός (m.)	weather
περιοχή (f.)	area
ασφάλεια (f.)	safety
άνεμος (m.)	wind
βροχή (f.)	rain
συνθήκη (f.)	condition

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In the South Aegean region, the Regional Governor, Giorgos Hatzimarkos, has ordered all schools to remain closed on Monday. This decision includes all levels of education, from preschool to special education facilities, on the islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese. The closures are in response to an emergency weather bulletin forecasting dangerous conditions, with the emphasis on preventing travel-related risks.

Similarly, the region of Thessaloniki is experiencing significant disruptions. The Municipality of Thessaloniki, led by Mayor Stelios Angeloudis, has announced school closures, including in municipalities such as Pylea-Hortiatis and Kalamaria. The measures aim to protect students from potential hazards resulting from the high winds and heavy rain. Reports indicate that over 300 trees have been uprooted, causing obstruction and damage across the city.

Additional closures extend to Halkidiki, where municipalities like Kassandra and Polygyros are also keeping schools shut. The intense weather has led to challenging conditions, prompting checks on school facilities to assess any potential damage from flooding.

Further north in Florina, the mayor has declared a two-day closure for schools in response to heavy snowfall impacting the area. This precaution covers both primary and secondary education institutions, although early childhood facilities remain operational.

The island of Lemnos is facing flooding issues, and as a safety measure, all educational institutions, including childcare facilities, are closed while the assessments and repairs of affected buildings are underway.

As Greece contends with these adverse weather conditions, local authorities remain vigilant, ensuring that necessary safety checks and infrastructure evaluations are conducted before any reopening of schools. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.

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