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Mass August Exodus of Athenians Begins in the Midst of Heatwave


Thousands of Athenians are deserting the Greek capital for their annual August holidays this weekend, while temperatures soared in many parts of the country.
The mass exodus is expected to culminate on Saturday, despite the heatwave, as thousands flock to ports and bus and train terminals.
According to official figures, 29 ferries were scheduled to sail from Piraeus to various destinations on Friday, with an additional 15 from Rafina. There are also 48 scheduled departures for the islands of the Saronic Gulf.
On Thursday, 267 ferries sailed from Piraeus carrying more than 30,300 passengers and 5,100 vehicles, while more than 8,000 passengers and 1,600 vehicles left the capital from Rafina, in eastern Attica.
The port of Lavrio in southeast Attica on Thursday handled five ferry departures, with 1,812 passengers and 507 vehicles. It was not clear how many ferries were to sail from there on Friday,
Port authorities advise passengers – and especially those transporting their vehicles – to get to port well ahead of their departure time so as to avoid confusion and delays.
Meteorologists, meanwhile, warn that a punishing heatwave with temperatures rising above 40°C (104°F) will hit Greece over the weekend, beginning on Friday.
According to the Meteo weather service of the National Observatory of Athens, the hottest days will be Friday and Saturday, with the highest temperatures in the central regions of Greece eventually reaching 41 to 42⁰C (107.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
“Atmospheric conditions favor the transfer of hot air from Africa to our region, resulting in very high temperatures,” said the Meteo service in their press statement issued on Thursday.
The oppressive heat is expected to moderate somewhat beginning on Sunday, starting from the northern parts of the country and moving southward.

 
 

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