July this year also saw a high number of extreme weather warnings issued
Newsroom / CNA
In July 2020, temperatures reached or even exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in Cyprus more times than any other July since 1983.
According to a press release by the Press and Information Office, July was the month with the highest average daily maximum temperatures recorded since 1983.
The average daily maximum temperature in July this year was 39.7 degrees Celsius, while the month also saw several back-to-back warnings issued for extreme high temperatures.
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