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Η Ελλάδα έχει κλείσει σχολεία λόγω του καιρού Μπόρα. Στην περιοχή του Νοτίου Αιγαίου, όλα τα σχολεία είναι κλειστά για την ασφάλεια των μαθητών. Στη Θεσσαλονίκη, οι μαθητές δεν πηγαίνουν σχολείο εξαιτίας των ανέμων και της βροχής . Στη Χαλκιδική και τη Φλώρινα, σχολεία είναι κλειστά λόγω των δύσκολων καιρικών συνθηκών .
Translation
Greece has closed schools due to Storm Bora. In the South Aegean region, all schools are closed for the safety of the students. In Thessaloniki, students are not attending school because of the winds and rain. In Chalkidiki and Florina, schools are closed due to the severe weather conditions.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Why are schools closed in Thessaloniki?
Schools are closed in Thessaloniki because of the winds and rain.
Question 2: In which area are all schools closed for student safety?
All schools are closed for student safety in the area of the South Aegean.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌02/12/2024
Widespread school closures have been announced across Greece due to the severe weather system known as Bora, which has brought extreme conditions affecting several regions of the country. Local authorities have decided to shut down educational institutions as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff.
In the South Aegean region, the Regional Governor, Giorgos Hatzimarkos, has ordered all schools to remain closed on Monday. This decision includes all levels of education, from preschool to special education facilities, on the islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese. The closures are in response to an emergency weather bulletin forecasting dangerous conditions, with the emphasis on preventing travel-related risks.
Similarly, the region of Thessaloniki is experiencing significant disruptions. The Municipality of Thessaloniki, led by Mayor Stelios Angeloudis, has announced school closures, including in municipalities such as Pylea-Hortiatis and Kalamaria. The measures aim to protect students from potential hazards resulting from the high winds and heavy rain. Reports indicate that over 300 trees have been uprooted, causing obstruction and damage across the city.
Severe Weather Closes Schools Across Greece (Illustration)
Additional closures extend to Halkidiki, where municipalities like Kassandra and Polygyros are also keeping schools shut. The intense weather has led to challenging conditions, prompting checks on school facilities to assess any potential damage from flooding.
Further north in Florina, the mayor has declared a two-day closure for schools in response to heavy snowfall impacting the area. This precaution covers both primary and secondary education institutions, although early childhood facilities remain operational.
The island of Lemnos is facing flooding issues, and as a safety measure, all educational institutions, including childcare facilities, are closed while the assessments and repairs of affected buildings are underway.
As Greece contends with these adverse weather conditions, local authorities remain vigilant, ensuring that necessary safety checks and infrastructure evaluations are conducted before any reopening of schools. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
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