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Municipality of Platania Cancels Parades Due to Adverse Weather

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 at 18:59·Sourcehaniotika

The Municipality of Platania has announced the cancellation of scheduled parades due to deteriorating weather conditions affecting the region. The decision was made to ensure the safety of participants and spectators who would be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, with meteorological forecasts indicating dangerous wind speeds and heavy rainfall throughout the day. The parades, which are important community events in the local calendar, were originally planned as part of upcoming celebrations. Local authorities determined that proceeding with the outdoor gatherings would pose an unacceptable risk to public safety. Residents are encouraged to monitor further announcements from the Municipality regarding potential rescheduled dates for the parades. Officials urge citizens to avoid unnecessary outdoor travel during the adverse weather conditions.