Drought Warnings in Greece
Drought Warnings for Greece (Southern Europe) come from Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS), General Secretariat for Civil Protection, Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Athens.
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At a glance
- countryGreece · Europe
- reference cityAthens (37.98, 23.73)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profilewildfire, heat, earthquake, flood, storm, drought
What counts as a drought warnings
Drought warnings describe a prolonged deficit of rainfall that affects drinking water, agriculture, rivers and hydropower. They are issued by hydrological or agricultural authorities and frequently trigger water-use restrictions, irrigation bans and a higher wildfire danger level.
Who issues drought warnings in Greece
- meteoHellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS)
- civilGeneral Secretariat for Civil Protection
- seismicEarthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Greece
- Follow local water-use restrictions and hosepipe bans.
- Reduce irrigation to the evening and check for leaks.
- Expect a raised wildfire danger level even without wind.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Greece: Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues drought warnings in Greece?
Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS), General Secretariat for Civil Protection, Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization (OASP). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Greece?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live drought warnings for Greece?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Athens from Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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- Heat Warnings
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- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.