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According to the Fire Department, their crews dealt with a range of problems, including fallen trees, flooded basements, blocked rainwater drains, water in elevator shafts, a vehicle tow, and sparking cables.
The breakdown of incidents shows nine cases in Nicosia, four in Limassol, seven in Paphos, and seven in Famagusta. Fire Service spokesperson Koulla Mesaritou highlighted one notable incident: water had to be pumped out of the elevator shaft at Paphos General Hospital. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) also faced minor weather-related disruptions. Spokesperson Christina Papadopoulou told the Cyprus News Agency that medium-voltage issues were reported in Sotira, Frenaros, and Ayia Napa.
Papadopoulou explained that most issues were due to wear and tear on equipment, which is worsened by fluctuating temperatures. While these problems were resolved quickly, she advised consumers to unplug sensitive devices like televisions and computers during periods of intense lightning activity.
EAC crews remain on high alert, ready to respond to any new issues. Papadopoulou also confirmed that the project to move cables underground is progressing steadily, a step expected to reduce weather-related disruptions in the future.
Weather forecast:
The weakened low ''BORA'' affecting the region is moving eastwards and is gradually dissipating, while the yellow warning is in force until 9 am.
Today, the weather will be cloudy at times, with isolated showers expected, especially in the interior and in the mountains, while isolated thunderstorms are not ruled out, especially in the east. Winds will be mainly northeast to southeast, light to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough and locally rough in the inlets. Temperatures will rise to around 18 degrees inland and on the coast, and 10 degrees in the higher mountains.
Tonight will be partly cloudy with isolated showers, especially on the east coast. Later and during the morning hours, locally low clouds and light fog or mist are expected, especially inland. Winds will be mainly northeasterly, light and locally to moderate, 3 to 4 Beaufort. The sea will be slightly rough and locally rough in the inlets. Temperatures will drop to 9 degrees inland, around 12 degrees on the coast and 5 degrees in the higher mountains.
Thursday will be partly cloudy with isolated showers, especially in the highlands. Friday and Saturday will be partly cloudy.
Temperatures are not expected to change much on Thursday, while on Saturday they will gradually rise to slightly above average.
