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  • Aug 16

    Greece issues Red Code for four regions as strong meltemi brings gusts to 129 km/h and temperatures to 35 degrees

    Greece's Civil Protection authority issued a Red Code for four regions on Sunday, August 16, 2026, as a strong meltemi persists across the Aegean with gusts forecast up to 129 km/h in Western Crete and temperatures climbing to 35 degrees in mainland areas.

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