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Δέκα χωριά στην Αχαΐα, Ελλάδα, έχουν διακοπή ρεύματος για τρεις μέρες λόγω κακοκαιρίας . Οι κάτοικοι δεν έχουν ηλεκτρικό και θέρμανση. Οι περιοχές αυτές, όπως η Αν. Αιγιαλεία με την Ζαρούχλα, επηρεάζονται από τον χιονιά . Οι τεχνικοί προσπαθούν να επιδιορθώσουν μες στο κρύο. Η κατάσταση δείχνει την ανάγκη για ανθεκτικές υποδομές.
Translation
Ten villages in Achaia, Greece, have been without electricity for three days due to severe weather conditions. The residents are without power and heating. These areas, including East Aigialeia and Zarouchla, are affected by snowstorms. Technicians are attempting repairs in the cold. The situation highlights the need for resilient infrastructure.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: How long have the ten villages in Achaia been without power?
Three days.
Question 2: What are the technicians doing to help the villages?
They are trying to fix the power outages in the cold weather.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌16/01/2025
Ten villages in the mountainous regions of Achaia, Greece, have been grappling with a power outage for three consecutive days. The issue has left residents without electricity and heating, adding to the challenges posed by severe winter conditions.
The affected areas include Eastern Aigialeia, which comprises popular winter destinations such as Zarouchla, Peristera, Agia Varvara, and Agridi. The disruption is largely attributed to a fallen power pole, a casualty of the intense snowstorm currently battering the region.
Power Outage Affects Ten Achaia Villages Amidst Snowstorm (Illustration)
As reporters from tempo24 highlight, the power loss stems from broader issues within the electrical grid, exacerbated by the ongoing adverse weather. These limitations in infrastructure underline the difficulties faced in restoring services under such testing conditions.
Emergency repair teams from the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) have been diligently working to rectify the situation. Their efforts are aimed at addressing the widespread damage and ensuring the swift resumption of power to affected areas.
This power outage is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of rural infrastructure to extreme weather, highlighting the need for resilient systems capable of enduring such environmental challenges. Meanwhile, the residents continue to brave the cold as efforts to restore normalcy progress.
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