Storm "Byron" continued to batter parts of Greece through early Saturday, leaving a wake of flooded homes and damaged infrastructure in Western Attica even as forecasters predicted the worst of the system would subside by midday.
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) reported that heavy rain and thunderstorms persisted into Saturday morning, specifically targeting Central Macedonia—including Pieria, Imathia, and Halkidiki—and the Dodecanese islands. However, the system is expected to weaken significantly by the afternoon.
The previous 24 hours inflicted major damage across Western Attica, stretching from Elefsina to Megara. Torrential downpours turned roads into rivers and submerged residential properties. Vlychada recorded a staggering 71.4 millimeters (2.8 inches) of rain by late Thursday, a record volume for the area that overwhelmed local drainage systems.
National civil protection authorities remain on high alert. Emergency crews are currently responding to flood-related incidents, pumping water from basements and clearing debris from roadways. Officials have advised residents in low-lying coastal zones to exercise continued caution.
Looking ahead, meteorologists forecast a stabilization of weather patterns after Saturday. While isolated showers may linger in island regions and light snow is possible in northern mountain ranges, the dangerous phase of the storm has largely passed.
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