Greece: Power outage reported in western Athens July 16

Event

A power outage has been reported in some western districts of Athens, as well as in central Athens as of Tuesday, July 16, after a breakdown at a public power station in Rouf. Affected areas include central Athens, Rouf, Korydallos, Egaleo, and Nea Smyrni districts. Traffic disruptions have been reported as traffic lights stopped working.

Lingering transportation and business disruptions are to be expected in Athens and its surroundings over the coming hours until power is restored.  

Advice

Individuals in Athens are advised to monitor developments, conserve power on battery-operated devices, prepare for transportation and business disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.