The bad weather currently affecting Cyprus today, Wednesday (Oct. 14), Cyprus, with the first rainfall recorded in the western part of the island.
The first images capture the changing weather conditions, as the relevant authorities remain on high alert in anticipation of more severe weather.
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Meanwhile, the Police issued a statement noting that “due to the river overflowing, the Pegeia-Lara road has become impassable. Drivers are urged to avoid this road and to exercise extreme caution.”
Orange Alert
An orange warning issued by the Meteorological Service has been in effect since 3:00 p.m. and will remain in effect until 5:00 a.m. on Thursday. According to the Meteorological Service, severe thunderstorms are expected, which may be accompanied by hail and strong gusts of wind, while the conditions in some areas may be severe or prolonged.
The western and southern coasts are expected to be at the epicenter of the severe weather, particularly the districts of Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca. As meteorologist Andreas Chrysanthou noted, rainfall is expected throughout Cyprus, though it will not be of the same intensity everywhere. In Nicosia, rain and isolated thunderstorms are forecast, with conditions expected to be milder compared to the western and southern coastal areas.
At the same time, Civil Defense issued a warning via the CY-Alert system to residents of the Paphos and Limassol districts, as well as to areas in the Nicosia and Larnaca districts. The Fire Department is also on high alert, with crews stationed in all districts, in order to address potential flooding and other problems that may arise.
Read more: CY-Alert for the Orange Warning: Severe thunderstorms and strong winds are coming; authorities on alert
According to forecasts, the severe weather is expected to subside by the early hours of Thursday morning, though the rain will not stop completely. The unstable weather conditions are expected to continue over the next few days, with local showers and isolated thunderstorms.
