News and articles about the weather and weather related issues in Cyprus.
Residents of the mountain areas of Cyprus are wrapping up as a new cold spell has arrived, with 30 centimeters of snow falling since last night on Mount Olympus. Fifteen centimeters of snow was recorded in Troodos Square.
Only cars fitted with wheel-chains or 4×4 vehicles are able to drive in the highest mountain districts. Read the rest of this entry »
The relentless rain of the past few days has exceeded Cyprus’ monthly rainfall by up to 200 per cent in some areas, such as Larnaca, Philippos Timvios of the Meteorological Service said yesterday.
In addition to the rain, temperatures have been rooted at 16C, six to seven degrees below the usual November average. Read the rest of this entry »
Traffic police are warning the public to be aware of hazardous road conditions due to the ongoing adverse weather.
Traffic Police Chief Demetris Demetriou said three serious crashes occurred during heavy rain on Monday injuring six people. Read the rest of this entry »
September was the 13th wettest in 110 years compared to last September, which fell into 83rd place, the Met Office said yesterday.
Rainfall for September by far exceeded last year’s, according to meteorological officer Marios Theophilou who forecasted more rain in the coming days. Read the rest of this entry »
With bad weather on the way the police - keen to prevent problems from possible floods - are urging the public to prepare for the worst.
The police have been on alert getting in touch with community leaders to urge them to take precautionary measures to prevent floods ahead of the heavy rain expected today and tomorrow. Read the rest of this entry »