https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-fiery-forecast-for-the-feast-of-transfiguration
As Cyprus wakes to the Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ, a day when many Orthodox faithful take grapes to church to be blessed, the island is set to bask under a sky that mirrors the occasion’s brilliance. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wildfire-boss-was-in-australia-during-deadly-blaze
As raging wildfires swept through Cyprus last month, killing two people and devastating communities, the official tasked with coordinating the state’s wildfire response was more than 13,000 kilometers away in Australia....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sun-heat-and-a-hint-of-breeze-summer-keeps-flexing-this-week
Okay, here it is, no frills, because my brain is already in vacation mode and honestly? Same energy as this weather:...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clouds-are-on-vacation-and-heat-is-on-duty-expect-clear-skies-and-spicy-temps-today
Happy Monday, weather warriors! Put away those umbrellas and grab your sunglasses (and maybe a fan), because Mother Nature is in a mostly good mood today....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-ve-done-it-folks-friday-and-august-have-arrived-hand-in-hand
Well, beloved readers, we’ve limped, crawled, and possibly melted our way to Friday. And not just any Friday: It’s August 1st....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/breaking-news-thermometer-loses-interest-drops-a-whole-degree
Yesterday was 37°C, today is a sizzling 36°C. That’s right, a whole degree cooler! So yes, write home to momma: “Dear Mom, it’s hot. It was hot yesterday. It will be hot tomorrow. Send ice cubes.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperature-‘plummets-to-a-scorching-37°c-so-break-out-the-parkas
I don’t want to say I told you so… but I told you so. Seasonal low pressure is here to remind us that summer is still boss....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cool-down-temperatures-crash-to-a-frosty-39°c
Well folks, brace yourselves: the thermometer decided to pull a dramatic stunt, plummeting all the way to a chilly 39°C inland. Yes, only in Cyprus can we call that a “drop.”...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/we-re-back-in-the-yellow-zone-with-temps-hitting-41°c
Monday (28/07) is bringing the heat with inland areas roasting at 41°C, while the mountains offer a “cool” 33°C. A low-pressure system and a warm air mass have joined forces to make things extra toasty....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/employers-fined-for-ignoring-midday-work-ban
As scorching temperatures grip Cyprus, the Department of Labor Inspection has ramped up workplace checks to protect outdoor workers from heat exhaustion, carrying out 128 inspections in just two days and issuing multiple fines and work stoppages....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lives-lost-homes-destroyed-and-animals-left-behind-pictures-and-video
As the flames die down, the devastation left behind by the wildfire that tore through the Limassol district is coming into painful focus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/temperatures-expected-to-reach-44-degrees-again-today-friday-orange-warning-issued
Cyprus is sweltering under extreme heat once again today, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 44 degrees Celsius inland, according to the latest orange warning issued by the Meteorological Service. The warning remains in effect until 5:00 p.m. Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/justice-minister-now-is-not-the-time-for-blame-actually-it-is
Another summer, another wildfire, and once again, the Cyprus government seems utterly unprepared....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inferno-in-limassol-leaves-two-dead-dozens-displaced-as-fire-burns-100-square-kilometers
The deadly wildfire in Cyprus' Limassol district has claimed at least two lives, forced mass evacuations, and scorched approximately 100 square kilometers of land as firefighting crews continue battling persistent flare-ups under extreme weather conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gripped-by-heatwave-orange-alert-issued
Cyprus is sweltering under a severe heatwave, with an orange alert in effect Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Meteorological Department said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/outdoor-heavy-work-suspended-island-wide-amid-intense-heatwave
With Cyprus baking under extreme heat, the government has issued a midday suspension of outdoor work in a bid to protect workers from dangerous conditions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/when-life-gives-you-orange-warnings…-stay-inside
There’s no yellow flag fluttering today, just a bold, blazing orange warning from the Meteorological Department, signaling extreme heat across the region. The alert is in effect from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cranks-up-the-heat-41°c-and-climbing
Good morning, Cyprus. I hope you slept well, because your air conditioning probably didn’t. It’s Tuesday, and the island is officially roasting. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-offers-brief-respite-as-cyprus-swelters-in-40°c-heat
A summer storm swept across several areas of Cyprus on Sunday, bringing brief but intense rainfall even as a heat warning remained in effect for much of the island...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/today-s-weather-forecast-hot-hotter-and-a-surprise-shower
If you were dreaming of a breezy, cool Monday, consider this your wake-up call. The Meteorology Department has issued a yellow warning as the heat turns up in a big way....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/how-common-is-heatstroke-in-pets
As temperatures rise, pet owners are urged to stay vigilant about the dangers of heatstroke, a preventable but often deadly condition that continues to claim the lives of animals each summer....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paralimni-deryneia-deploys-ai-to-spot-fires-before-they-spread
As Cyprus grapples with another sweltering summer and heightened fire risk, the Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia is turning to artificial intelligence for help....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-check-anyone
Well, well, well… would you look at that? It rained yesterday. Told you so! Okay, it wasn’t a monsoon, but a few lovely showers did make an appearance, and honestly, that’s a win in mid-July. So, let’s see what the skies have in store as we roll into the weekend....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/come-on-rain-don-t-be-shy
Look, I know you don’t believe me, especially after that comment I saw under yesterday’s weather post on Facebook (yes, I read them). But hear me out: today, there’s a real chance we’ll finally get a little rain. Not a flood, not a monsoon, but a few glorious, cooling drops. Maybe even a cheeky storm if we’re lucky....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clouds-chaos-and-a-hint-of-hope
If you woke up today humming ''Singin’ in the Rain'' and twirling an imaginary umbrella, we don’t blame you. After weeks of sunburn and sweat, the idea of actual rain, however isolated or imaginary, has us all feeling a little Gene Kelly....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/could-it-be-true-a-little-relief-in-sight
Cyprus, we need to talk. After days of roasting like a halloumi slice left out in the sun, we may, dare we dream, be getting a teeny, tiny taste of relief. Seasonal low pressure is sashaying its way into the region, and it’s bringing a few surprises....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hot-enough-to-hose-yourself-but-will-it-land-you-in-jail
Seasonal low pressure is in town, though, frankly, it’s not doing much to cool things down. The skies will be mainly clear, which is great news for solar panel enthusiasts and terrible news for your air conditioner. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-municipality-offers-air-conditioned-spaces-during-heatwave
The Limassol Municipality is urging residents to take extra precautions as a heatwave grips the region and is opening air-conditioned spaces to help the public cope with high temperatures....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/another-day-another-yellow-alert-welcome-to-fry-day-in-cyprus
If it feels like we’ve been stuck in a permanent yellow alert, it’s because... well, we pretty much have. And surprise! Just in time for the weekend, Cyprus is getting hit with yet another yellow warning for extreme heat. Because why not?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-swelters-at-40°c-as-yellow-warning-continues
A seasonal low‑pressure system and a warm air mass are driving the heat....