Halkidiki: Roads turn to rivers in Siviri after heavy rainfall
Torrential rain turned central streets into rivers in the settlement of Siviri, raising concerns months after summer wildfires.
- Heavy downpours sent massive amounts of water rushing down mountain streams in Siviri.
- The streams run through areas affected by summer wildfires in Kassandra.
- Local authorities are advancing flood protection projects and remaining on alert.
If you are traveling in Halkidiki or visiting the Kassandra peninsula, monitor local weather forecasts closely. Avoid driving through flooded streets or near stream beds during heavy storms, and follow instructions from local authorities.
Heavy rains hit Siviri in Halkidiki
Central roads in the settlement of Siviri, located in the Halkidiki region, turned into rivers following intense rainfall. Large volumes of water rushed down from the mountain, flowing through two stream beds located within the basin of the area burned by wildfires this past summer.
Storms experienced over the weekend caused anxiety among residents and holiday home owners regarding the condition of local drainage systems in the wildfire-scarred landscape.
Flood prevention measures
Authorities noted that funding from a 3.5 million euro support package for Kassandra infrastructure rehabilitation has previously been allocated, with 2.5 million euros given to the municipality and 1 million euros to the regional unit of Halkidiki.
Meanwhile, the next phase of anti-flood protection is underway, focusing on the construction of branch barriers and log barriers. Relevant services remain on high alert to respond to any further severe weather events across the Kassandra peninsula.
