Traffic congestion worsened across Athens on Thursday afternoon following intense rainfall brought by Storm Kristin, with drivers facing extremely slow-moving traffic on major arteries, particularly in western parts of the capital.

One of the hardest-hit areas was Kifissos Avenue, the city’s main north-south highway, where traffic in the direction toward Lamia came to a near standstill. Conditions were especially severe from the Moschato area northward, with vehicles moving at very low speeds amid heavy rain.

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Significant disruptions were also reported in central Athens, where circulation became increasingly difficult, as well as along Kifissias Avenue, one of the capital’s busiest routes linking downtown with northern suburbs.

Problems extended beyond the city center to Attiki Odos, the toll motorway serving greater Athens and connecting key transport hubs. Delays there exceeded 20 minutes in several sections. Motorists traveling toward Elefsina experienced delays of 10 to 15 minutes between Paiania and Kifissias, while those heading toward the Piraeus exit faced wait times of 5 to 10 minutes. Additional slowdowns of up to 10 minutes were reported on the Hymettus Ring Road toward Kareas.