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Greece declares a state of emergency

Greece has declared a state of emergency on the island of Karpathos due to the possibility of water shortages. It was reported that the decision taken by the Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy will be valid for 3 months.

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Published: 02.06.2026 18:23 Updated: 02.06.2026 18:23
Greece declares a state of emergency

The Greek press announced that a state of emergency decision was taken on the island of Karpathos in the Aegean Sea due to the drop in the dam's water level and the expected increase in water consumption until the summer season.

It was reported that the decision taken by the Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy will be valid for 3 months.

It was stated that the state of emergency decision aims to accelerate the measures to be taken and the relevant processes within the scope of combating the water shortage on the island.


News Source: 12punto

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