By Katerina Ioannou
And suddenly… a bitter cold snap in Cyprus.
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We may have been experiencing hot weather until recently, but in the last few hours, the island has been hit by a cold snap. The sharp drop in temperature has brought cold weather across the entire country, with last night recorded as the coldest. In the mountains, the thermometer dropped below zero, and we’ll see frost again tonight.
“The station in Athalassa recorded 5.7 degrees Celsius, and the Prodromos station recorded 0.8. Temperatures were even lower in Chromo, where -2 degrees were recorded, as well as in Troodos Square, where the thermometer read -1 degree.”
Andreas Chrysanthou – Press Officer, Meteorological Service
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And if you think this wintry weather will stick around, you’re wrong. The cold snap affecting the island will subside starting tomorrow, and by the end of the week, temperatures will rise significantly.
Heating Costs
The cold may have knocked on our door, but heating oil remains unaffordable for many households.
As reported on our station’s morning show, the steep prices are forcing many consumers to postpone purchasing it. Thus, despite the low temperatures, many are choosing to get through the winter with whatever means they have available, while others are postponing their heating oil purchases until the Christmas season.
“Last week we had about a dozen orders—small ones, but that’s about it. People still haven’t started placing orders to fill up their tanks. People will wait until the last minute. They’ll wait until they get their 13th-month bonus so they can afford it.”
Christodoulos Christodoulou – Spokesperson for Gas Station Owners
Prices have risen significantly compared to previous years.
Burdened by high prices, a large portion of the public is now turning to alternative heating methods in order to cut down on winter expenses.
