Dendias: Flood Protection Must Be a Priority

Dendias has appealed for flood protection to be treated as an immediate priority, stressing the need for integrated planning and coordinated action.

The article refers to the chronic floods in Athens, describing the urbanization and covering of streams that have exacerbated the problem. It highlights the lack of a unified plan for water management and the piecemeal approach to dealing with the consequences of floods.

The importance of protecting and highlighting existing streams and rivers, as well as restoring burnt areas, is emphasized. It is proposed to adopt a logic of prevention and planning with a view to improving the quality of life, as opposed to the current culture of civil protection.

The need for cooperation between local government, central government and universities to implement a comprehensive flood protection plan is also mentioned.