The Greek public sector employees will work from home on Monday, said government and agency authorities on Sunday afternoon following a meeting on the severe weather phenomenon 'Barbara'.

With heavy snowfall on Sunday and sleet, high winds, and icy conditions expected on Monday, Fire Brigade spokesman Ioannis Artopoios said the Climate Crisis & Civil Protection meeting also recommended telework in the private sector as well, wherever possible.

A new sms alert was issued through the 112 emergency number to residents of Evia, Boeotia (Viotia), Fthiotida, and Magnissia in Central Greece, including the Sporades Islands, to restrict their movements to the absolute necessary. These regions of Central Greece have experienced heavy snowfall, high-velocity winds, and low temperatures since Saturday night.

Artopios said a similar message will be sent to Attica region residents, depending on meteorological forecasts.