Severe weather conditions are affecting various areas of Cyprus due to a low-pressure system that reached Cyprus today. The storm front is expected to move further east late this afternoon.
This afternoon, however, according to the Meteorological Service, rain will fall in several areas and there will be isolated thunderstorms, which in some cases may be accompanied by hail. Late in the afternoon, these weather phenomena will gradually become isolated. Winds will blow from the southeast to the southwest and later, locally, from the northwest; they will be moderate and locally strong, 4 to 5 Beaufort, and temporarily in windward areas up to very strong, 5 to 6 Beaufort. During a storm, winds may shift and intensify, with gusts reaching 7 to 8 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough to rough and locally rough.
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The yellow warning issued by the Meteorological Service for severe weather conditions will remain in effect until 5:00 p.m.
Video from Larnaca – “Cyprus Weather Lovers”
Roads are affected
Due to the rain, visibility on the roads is limited, and water is flowing and pooling in various areas, making the road surface slippery.
In addition to the problems caused by the severe weather conditions, on the Larnaca-Nicosia highway, approximately one kilometer from the Rizoelia roundabout, in the direction of Nicosia, a section of the left lane has been blocked due to a stalled crane truck.
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The vehicle is immobilized in the emergency lane and partially in the left lane of the highway. Police officers are on the scene and are taking steps to move the vehicle.
The heavy rains are also affecting traffic on the wider road network in the Paphos district.
In the mountainous areas of Limassol, fog has prevailed since this morning.
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The police advise drivers and the general public traveling on the road network to exercise extreme caution.
Near-tragedy in Paphos: Metal canopy collapses, crushing two vehicles
In Paphos, due to strong winds, a metal pergola was torn from an apartment building and fell onto the street, crushing two vehicles.
According to Paphos Mayor Angelos Onisiforou, the vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time.
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“This incident serves as a reminder of just how dangerous weather phenomena can become, but also of how important it is to take all necessary safety measures to protect citizens,” he said.
Trees fell due to severe weather; branches fell onto EAC power lines
Due to the severe weather conditions developing in various areas across Cyprus, the Fire Department has responded to a total of four separate calls in Paphos.
According to Fire Service Press Officer Andreas Kettis, three of the calls involved fallen trees and tree removal, which are handled by the EOA.
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The Polis Chrysochous Fire Station also responded to a call in the Miliou area regarding branches that had fallen onto EAC power lines.
In addition, there were calls regarding fallen trees and uprooted trees, specifically two in the Nicosia district and three in the Larnaca district.
Η Πυροσβεστική Υπηρεσία λόγω των έντονων καιρικών φαινομένων που αναπτύσσονται σε διάφορες περιοχές παγκύπρια έχει ανταποκριθεί μεμονωμένα στην Πάφο σε συνολικά σε τέσσερις κλήσεις. Οι τρεις αφορούσαν πτώσεις και μετακινήσεις δένδρων στην Πάφο, τις οποίες διαχειρίζεται ο ΕΟΑ. Ανταποκρίθηκε επίσης ο Πυροσβεστικός Σταθμός Πόλης Χρυσοχούς σε μία κλήση στην περιοχή Μηλιού(πτώση κλαδιών σε καλώδια της ΑΗΚ). Αν χρήζει θα εκδοθεί ανάλογα με την εξέλιξη νέα ανακοίνωση.
— Andreas Kettis (@akettis) October 29, 2026
A fallen tree caused damage to an EAC utility pole in Milios
Bad weather caused problems in the community of Miliou, in the Paphos district, as a tree fell onto the road outside the Secret Forest Hotel, damaging a Cyprus Electricity Authority utility pole.
According to a statement by the president of the Miliou Community Council, Eva Chrysanthou, the road at this specific location will remain closed until further notice.
The community leader urges drivers to avoid the area and use alternative routes for their own safety.
Drivers are asked to exercise extreme caution and follow the relevant instructions until the situation is resolved and further information is provided regarding the road’s reopening, she concludes.
