Members of the Fire Department have been placed on alert due to the severe weather conditions affecting all of Cyprus, which have so far caused flooding in basements and on streets, as well as fallen trees.

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According to a related announcement, as of this hour, the weather conditions have affected the Paphos district, with Fire Department crews responding to a number of calls regarding blocked storm drains, pumping water from flooded basements, and a fallen tree. The calls came from the areas of Pegeia, Polemi, and Polis Chrysochous. 

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Crews from the Paphos District Local Government Organization are also on the scene, working to clear storm drains on flooded streets. 

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The Fire Department announces that all district fire departments are on high alert with crews on standby, and personnel will be called in wherever necessary to meet the needs. 

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