The Fire Department has begun receiving a flood of phone calls as a result of the ongoing storm, according to the Service’s Press Spokesperson, Andreas Kettis.
In a post on platform X, Mr. Kettis states that the number of incidents in Nicosia so far stands at approximately ten.
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He notes that the incidents involve falling trees and objects, fires in open areas caused by lightning, sparks from cables causing fires, and others.
Citizens across Cyprus have been facing numerous problems since this morning, with the 112 emergency line issuing a flood warning shortly after 12 p.m.
Dangerous Roads
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Lightning Strike in Kokkinotrimithia
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Fallen Trees
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Calls to 112
Around 12:15 p.m., residents from various areas of the Nicosia, Limassol, and Larnaca received a 112 alert regarding severe weather conditions and a risk of flooding in their areas, with a recommendation to avoid non-essential travel.
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