Athens and surrounding areas are grappling with severe weather as a low-pressure system continues to batter Attica, bringing torrential rain, flooding, and widespread power outages.

Several neighborhoods remain without electricity, and authorities ordered evacuations in the suburb of Agios Dimitrios earlier on Wednesday. Flooded roads are making travel extremely hazardous. The Fire Department received dozens of calls on Wednesday evening. Officials are urging Attica residents to avoid unnecessary movement.

Meteorologists reported that rainfall, which intensified around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, could result in more than a month’s worth of rain in just a few hours. By 4:20 p.m., Papagou had recorded over 80mm of rain, Halandri 60mm, and Ilioupoli 51mm. Rivers and streams across Attica, including the Valanari and Pikrodafni, have overflowed, causing local flooding.

After 6 p.m., heavy rain caused significant flooding in Piraeus, forcing traffic diversions. In Nea Makry, motorway subsidence led to road closures and traffic disruptions.

In the seaside town of Paralio Astros in the Peloponnese, a coast guard officer died after being pulled into the sea by a wave while trying to secure a boat. He  was recovered shortly before 5:00 p.m.

Gale-force winds caused major damage to agricultural areas on Crete. On the island of Gavdos, winds overturned boats, damaged vehicles, and threatened residents.

Traffic was briefly halted on the Rio-Antirio Bridge in Patra due to strong gusts. Ferry services to the Greek islands were suspended. Schools were closed on Wednesday, with lessons conducted online, while public servants worked remotely.

Snowfall was reported across dozens of cities and villages in northern and central Greece. The General Secretariat for Civil Protection issued red-code warnings for Attica, the Peloponnese, Central Greece, Thessaly, and Western Macedonia. Emergency 112 alerts were also sent to residents in Evia, Viotia, and Attica.

Looking ahead, Regional Governor Nikos Hardalias confirmed that all schools in Attica will reopen on Thursday.

Meteorologists predict the extreme weather will begin subsiding by Thursday afternoon, January 22.