Strong hailstorms and a strong thunderstorm struck the mountainous area of Parnon on Wednesday, May 28 and the wider places of Laconia, causing great disruption to residents and particular concern to farmers, amidst the most critical period for crops.
In accordance with lakonikos.grthe sudden phenomenon hit mainly the Karyes, Sellasiathem Groin And other areas in the massif, reminiscent of autumnal bad weather rather than spring rain.
They bleached roads and fields from the hail
As eyewitnesses report, the hailstorm lasted about 10-15 minuteswith the hail having sized. In many places, The ground was literally “laid”creating a white layer on roads, courtyards and fields.
The intensity of the phenomenon was such that residents are talking about “Autumn Pictures”with the hail sound heard like a stormy drum on roofs and cars.
Civil Protection – Fears for damage to olives and vines
OR Civil Protection of the Municipality of Sparta It was immediately on alert, watching the evolution of phenomena. The main concern right now is the valuation of the damage in local crops, as this period is critical for olive trees, vines and fruit and vegetableslocated in its stage flowering or fruiting.
The farmers in the area They express serious fears of this year’s production. “If the damage is extensive, we are talking about an economic disaster,” says a producer from Karyes.
Starts Damage Recording – Hoping ELGA’s rapid mobilization
According to local authorities, the following days is expected to start preliminary recording of damageon the basis of producers’ reports to the competent services. It has already been requested to help ELGAin order to move the procedures To compensate the affected.
The phenomenon is part of a broader trend extreme weather changeswhich, as meteorologists and agronomists warn, are increasingly affecting the rural areas of the Peloponnese, with serious economic impacts.