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Severe Storms Damage Infrastructure Across Cyprus
WHY IT MATTERS
The widespread damage disrupts daily life, threatens public safety, and strains emergency services, underscoring the urgency of rapid restoration and heightened preparedness for future storms.
What happened
Around noon on Saturday, strong winds and heavy rain struck Cyprus, toppling trees, damaging roads, photovoltaic panels, greenhouses, and beach sunbeds. The Larnaca district reported two fallen trees, one in Drosia and another on the Athienou‑Lympia road, both cleared by local authorities.
Power outages were reported in Aradippou, and a lightning strike ignited a fire on a wooden electricity pylon in Kokkinotrimithia, which firefighters are still battling. The Aleppiana bridge near Nicosia was temporarily closed due to water accumulation, and police warned of debris and landslides on mountain roads.
Municipal crews across Strovolos, Larnaca, Aradippou, and Polis Chrysochous remain on standby, urging residents to report incidents to 99643044.
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Severe storms cause damage across Cyprus
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