State of emergency declared in Dedeağaç Municipality after severe weather
Western Thrace
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:29 GMT
The Municipality of Alexandroupoli (Dedeağaç) has declared a state of emergency following severe weather conditions that affected the region on Saturday, January 10, local authorities announced.
The decision was taken in response to the strong winds and storm conditions that caused widespread disruption and damage across the municipality. The emergency declaration aims to ensure the effective management of the situation and the swift restoration of damages.
According to municipal officials, the emergency status enables competent authorities to address urgent needs quickly and efficiently, while mobilizing resources and response teams in coordination with relevant departments to protect infrastructure and public safety.
Local authorities stated that safety measures have been intensified and that response and recovery efforts are continuing at an accelerated pace to safeguard residents.
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