Storm Byron: “Biblical” destruction in Farsala – Village evacuated, train tracks flooded

The problems caused by storm Byron’s, which have battered the entire country, persist for the fourth day. Today, the worst destruction is in Thessaly, particularly in the villages and the area around the Enipeas River, which has overflowed.

However, issues continue to affect Attica, with some roads still closed.

Problems on Attica’s road network – Which roads remain closed

The Traffic Police have updated the list of roads that are still closed or problematic in Attica due to the severe weather conditions. Specifically, the following traffic disruptions remain in place:

• On Athens Avenue, traffic is now only allowed in the left lane.
• Due to falling rocks at the 48th kilometer of the Athens-Sounio Avenue, heading towards Anavyssos, the right lane remains closed.
• Perama Road (New Perama): Traffic disruption from the height of Agia Triada Street, towards the port.
• Irish Crossing on Vravrona Avenue: Closed at the point of the Vrysi Bridge.
• Vravrona Road: Closed from the archaeological site of Vravrona to Vravrona Avenue.
• Athens Avenue: The right lane is closed. Authorities advise drivers to avoid traveling in these areas and to follow the traffic police’s instructions.

Enipeas Overflowed – Village evacuated, Athens-Thessaloniki train service disrupted

Early in the morning, emergency notifications were sent out, urging residents of Yperia in the Larissa region to evacuate the settlement and move toward the town of Farsala. Additionally, residents of the communities of Lefki, Orfanoi, Fylo, Ampelona, and Ilia in the Palamas Municipality were advised to remain on alert due to the overflow of the Enipeas River.

Evydrio Farsalon was blocked as the bridge connecting the large and small Evydrio areas was closed due to flooding. The residents of the wider area are anxious as the rain continues, pointing out that measures like clearing the Enipeas Riverbed should have been taken.

The situation is also difficult in Domokos and the villages bordering Larissa and Karditsa, as the Enipeas overflowed and streams swelled. Traffic has been halted on much of the road network, and train services between Athens and Thessaloniki have been disrupted due to submerged railway tracks.

Due to the traffic disruption on the Larissa-Leianokladi section, train IC51, which operates the Thessaloniki-Athens route with 280 passengers, is stuck at the Larissa station.

According to Hellenic Train’s latest statement, the railway connection on the Larissa-Palaiofarsalos section was partially restored at 12:31, based on an update from the Infrastructure Manager, OSE-Greek Railways.

There are significant delays for trains traveling from Thessaloniki to Athens, with the issues primarily located in the area of Neos Monastiri and surrounding regions, which were also impacted by the previous severe weather system Daniel. The local road network has been severely damaged, causing further disruptions, and both the Domokos Municipality and police forces are taking action.

As the weather has started to subside, interventions with machinery are now possible. Municipalities of Megara, Eastern Mani, Eurotas, and the municipal units of Oinoi and Erythra have been declared in a state of emergency.

State of Emergency Declared in Municipalities

The Municipalities of Megara, Eastern Mani, Eurotas, and the municipal units of Oinoi and Erythra of the Municipality of Mandra-Eidyllia were declared in a Civil Protection Emergency due to the severe weather “BYRON”.

The declaration, signed by the Secretary-General of Civil Protection, Nikos Papaefstathiou, applies from the date of the weather events and will last for three months, until March 4, 2026.

Problems in Central Macedonia Roads

Serious problems have also arisen in several parts of the road network in Central Macedonia, as heavy rainfall has made some routes impassable. Specifically, in Pieria, traffic has been halted on the provincial road from Kontariotissa to Dio, near the Vrontou junction. Issues persist since yesterday on the municipal road from Nea Efessos to Kontariotissa, at the Zilliana stream, the Kandir stream in Leptokarya, and at two Irish crossings between Leptokarya and Skotina.

In Halkidiki, traffic has been halted since yesterday on the first kilometer of the provincial road from Ormylia to Vrashtamon, on the first kilometer of the coastal road from Kalyves to Gerakini, and on the first and second kilometers of the municipal road linking the 7.5th kilometer of the road from Nea Moudania to Sithonia with the municipal district of Olynthos. There are also issues with Irish crossings in the Municipal Districts of M. Panagia and Olympiada.

In Imathia, difficulties persist at Irish crossings between Lazochoria-Beroia and Makrohori-Tagarochori.

How will severe weather Byron move in the coming hours?

The Special Warning of Dangerous Weather Conditions has been updated to an Emergency Weather Update, and the red alert from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service has been downgraded to orange.

According to the latest meteorological forecasts, the weather may continue with localized heavy rain and occasional hail, along with strong winds in certain areas. Specifically, on Saturday, December 6, 2025, strong rains and thunderstorms are expected in the following areas:

a. Central Macedonia (Pieria, Imathia, Halkidiki) until the morning hours
b. Eastern Macedonia (mainly in the sea and coastal parts) until the morning hours
c. Thessaly until the morning hours
d. Crete, Eastern Aegean Islands, and the Dodecanese until noon.

Weather forecast for today, Saturday (6/12)

Winds in the West will be northwesterly at 3 to 5 Beaufort. In the East, winds will be southerly to southeasterly at 4 to 5 Beaufort, gradually weakening. The temperature will not change significantly and will reach 14 to 16°C in the northern mainland, 17 to 18°C in the other regions, and locally 19°C, while in Crete, the Cyclades, and the Dodecanese, it will reach 19 to 20°C.

MACEDONIA, THRACE
Weather: Increased cloudiness with rain and sporadic thunderstorms. The phenomena will be locally intense in Central Macedonia (mainly in Pieria, Imathia, Pella, and Halkidiki) until the morning hours.
Winds: Northeasterly at 4 Beaufort, and up to 5 Beaufort at sea.
Temperature: From 6°C to 14°C, and up to 18°C in Thrace. In Western Macedonia, it will be 3 to 4 degrees lower.

IONIAN ISLANDS, EPIRUS, WESTERN STEREA, WESTERN PELOPONNESE
Weather: Unstable with temporary local rain and isolated thunderstorms in the western sea-coastal areas. Brief snowfall is expected in the mountainous areas of Epirus.
Winds: Variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort, and in the seas, north-northwest at up to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 11°C to 17°C, 4 to 5 degrees lower in inland Epirus.

THESSALY, EASTERN STEREA, EVIA, EASTERN PELOPONNESE
Weather: In Thessaly, unstable weather with rain and sporadic thunderstorms, locally and intermittently. The phenomena will gradually weaken. In the other areas, there will be partly increased cloudiness with brief local rain from noon to evening.
Winds: Variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort, and from late afternoon, winds from the north in the eastern areas, with the same intensity.
Temperature: From 9°C to 19°C, 3 to 4 degrees lower in the north.

CYCLADES, CRETE
Weather: Unstable with rain and sporadic thunderstorms, locally and intermittently.
Winds: Southwesterly at 4 to 6 Beaufort, gradually weakening.
Temperature: From 13°C to 20°C.

EASTERN AEGEAN ISLANDS – DODECANESE
Weather: Cloudy with local rain and sporadic thunderstorms, locally strong from Samos southwards until midday.
Winds: Southeasterly at 4 to 6 Beaufort, briefly increasing. Gradually, they will weaken, and in the north, they will turn to northerly directions at 4 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 15°C to 20°C, 2 to 3 degrees lower in the north.

ATTICA
Weather: Partly increased cloudiness with a chance of light local rain in the north and east during midday hours.
Winds: Variable at 3 to 4 Beaufort, and from the evening, winds from the north with the same intensity.
Temperature: From 12°C to 18°C.

THESSALONIKI
Weather: Cloudy with rain and sporadic thunderstorms, possibly strong locally during the morning hours. A reduction in phenomena is expected from the evening.
Winds: From the north at 3 to 5 Beaufort.
Temperature: From 10°C to 14°C.

Weather forecast for Sunday (7/12)

In the northern and eastern Aegean islands, the Sporades, Evia, the Cyclades, Crete, and the Dodecanese, there will be increased cloudiness with rain and isolated thunderstorms. In the rest of the country, there will be brief cloudiness with a few local rains.
Winds will blow from the north at 3 to 5 Beaufort, and in the seas, there will be temporary local winds up to 6 Beaufort.
The temperature will not change significantly and will reach 15 to 16°C in the northern mainland, 17 to 18°C in the other regions, and 19 to 20°C in Crete, the Cyclades, and the Dodecanese.