Greece Halts Planned Power Outages Amid Heatwave

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1. καύσωνας  (m.)
   πολύ υψηλή θερμοκρασία σε εξωτερικούς χώρους για μεγάλο διάστημα ↩︎
2. προγραμματισμένος
   αυτό που έχει σχεδιαστεί να γίνει σε ένα συγκεκριμένο χρόνο ή με έναν συγκεκριμένο τρόπο ↩︎
3. πρόβλημα  (n.)
   κάτι που δημιουργεί δυσκολία ή αδυναμία στην επίλυση ↩︎
4. στόχος  (m.)
   κάτι που προσπαθεί κάποιος να πετύχει ↩︎
5. κλιματιστικό  (n.)
   συσκευή που ρυθμίζει τη θερμοκρασία και την υγρασία σε ένα χώρο ↩︎
6. φροντίζω
   λαμβάνω μέτρα για να εξασφαλίσω την ευημερία ή την καλή κατάσταση κάποιου ή κάτι ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: What is the reason for the decision not to have power outages?

Question 2: Who is prepared to help if problems occur with the electricity supply?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
καύσωνας  (m.)	heatwave
προγραμματισμένος	scheduled
πρόβλημα  (n.)	problem
στόχος  (m.)	goal
κλιματιστικό  (n.)	air conditioner
φροντίζω	take care of

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In anticipation of an intense heatwave set to impact Greece, the country’s electricity distribution operator, the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO), has announced it will cease all scheduled maintenance outages. This decision ensures that citizens will not experience planned power cuts while coping with extreme weather conditions.

According to a statement released by HEDNO, there will be a full mobilization of its technical staff and associated contractors. This measure aims to provide a rapid response to any unforeseen disruptions in the electricity network caused by the heatwave’s severe conditions.

The move comes as a proactive step to maintain the stability of the national grid during what is expected to be a period of significant strain, as the demand for electricity spikes due to increased air conditioning usage. Greece typically experiences heightened electricity demand during such weather events, which necessitates additional preparedness from utility companies.

HEDNO’s announcement reassures citizens that all available resources are being directed to mitigate the impact of potential power outages and ensure a steady supply of electricity throughout the duration of the heatwave.

This operational modification aligns with public safety protocols and reflects the organisation’s commitment to prioritising the well-being of residents by maintaining reliable access to power during critical times.

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