Heavy Rains Hit Cyprus for Second Day in a Row

Heavy rains hit Cyprus for second day in a row

Heavy rains swept the mountains and other areas of Cyprus on Tuesday afternoon after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning, in place until 6pm, for thunderstorms. Police said heavy rainfall in Spilia, Kannavia and Kakopetria was affecting local roads, with reduced visibility reported for drivers. Social medias in Lythrodontas and Athienou also reported heavy rains. Police urged motorists to drive carefully at a low speed, keep a safe di…

Yellow weather warning in effect as heavy rain hits Cyprus mountains

Heavy rain has been falling across Cyprus’s mountainous areas since midday on Tuesday, with a yellow weather warning in effect since 1pm. Social media users reported torrential rain in the Troodos area and other mountainous regions. Police said in an update that heavy rainfall in Spilia, Kannavia, Galata and Kakopetria is affecting traffic on the local road network, with visibility limited for passing drivers. The warning for isolated intense st…