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1. 77 percent of Europe’s farmland birds have declined in the last decade

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/77-percent-of-europe-s-farmland-birds-have-declined-in-the-last-decade

A recent study across Europe shows a sharp drop in birds that depend on farmland and open landscapes. This decline is tied to falling population numbers and could affect ecosystems, since these birds help control pests, spread seeds, and signal environmental conditions....

2. Strong El Niño forecast could push 2026 toward record global heat

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/strong-el-nino-forecast-could-push-2026-toward-record-global-heat

Climate researchers expect 2026 to rank among the hottest years ever recorded, with a strong El Niño likely to push global temperatures higher as the year progresses....

3. Cyprus records exceptionally high April rainfall, reaching 175% of monthly average

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-exceptionally-high-april-rainfall-reaching-175-of-monthly-average

Rainfall in Cyprus has significantly exceeded typical April levels during the first part of the month, according to early figures from the Meteorology Department....

4. Holy Monday forecast: A damp start to the Great Week

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/holy-monday-forecast-a-damp-start-to-the-great-week

If the start of Holy Week feels a bit more moody than usual, you can blame an unstable air mass and a weak low-pressure system currently loitering over the island. ...

5. Good news for summer? Cyprus dams rise after days of heavy rain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/good-news-for-summer-cyprus-dams-rise-after-days-of-heavy-rain

After months of concern over water reserves, Cyprus received a welcome boost this week as heavy rainfall from Storm Erminio significantly increased inflows into the island’s dams, a development officials say could help ease pressure ahead of the challenging summer season....

6. Cyprus braces for African dust after flight disruptions in Greece

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-braces-for-african-dust-after-flight-disruptions-in-greece

A thick wave of African dust sweeping across parts of Greece disrupted flights and darkened skies Wednesday, as authorities warned the same system is expected to reach Cyprus in the coming days....

7. Thursday forecast: Erminio’s morning hangover

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-erminio-s-morning-hangover

After a night of Erminio’s dramatic thunder and elevated dust levels, you might be waking up to a car that looks like it was dipped in a desert milkshake. The storm system that dominated our April 1st holiday is currently in its final act....

8. April 1st forecast: A national holiday with a very loud guest list

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/april-1st-forecast-a-national-holiday-with-a-very-loud-guest-list

Today is April 1st, a day of heavy national significance as Cyprus remembers the EOKA fighters and the start of the campaign against British rule. But while the parades and memorials are the official focus, the atmosphere is busy hosting a low-pressure system named ERMINIO....

9. Monday forecast: A sluggish start in the wrong time zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-forecast-a-sluggish-start-in-the-wrong-time-zone

We have a low-pressure system lingering, which means while most of the island will see clear intervals, the west and southeast are on standby for isolated showers or a brief thunderstorm....

10. Thursday forecast: A mountain-shaped mood swing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-forecast-a-mountain-shaped-mood-swing

If the post-holiday return to the desk feels a bit heavy, you can at least count on the weather to match your lack of focus. We are currently navigating a low-pressure system that doesn't quite know when to quit. ...

11. Yellow warning issued as heavy thunderstorms set to hit Cyprus today

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/yellow-warning-issued-as-heavy-thunderstorms-set-to-hit-cyprus-today

Cyprus is set to experience a period of unstable and potentially severe weather, with the Meteorology Department issuing a yellow warning for heavy thunderstorms on Saturday....

12. Heavy rains boost Cyprus' dams, but water shortages still a concern

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-boost-cyprus-dams-but-water-shortages-still-a-concern

Cyprus got a welcome boost to its water reserves over the past four days, with more than 3 million cubic meters of rainwater filling the country’s dams, according to the latest measurements from the Department of Water Development. The 18 largest dams in the free areas of Cyprus are now 22.1% full....

13. Xylofagou potato statue to cost €2,000 to repair after storm damage (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/xylofagou-potato-statue-to-cost-€2-000-to-repair-after-storm-damage-video

The well-known potato statue in the village of Xylofagou will require about €2,000 in repairs after being knocked down by severe winds over the weekend....

14. Kesidis wins silver at European Throwing Cup in Nicosia (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/kesidis-wins-silver-at-european-throwing-cup-in-nicosia-video

Cypriot hammer thrower Joseph Kesidis secured the silver medal in the Under-23 hammer throw at the European Throwing Cup, held at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia on Saturday, March 14....

15. Friday forecast: The sun is out, but the thermometer is still shivering

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-forecast-the-sun-is-out-but-the-thermometer-is-still-shivering

Today is going to look gorgeous and mostly clear, right up until the afternoon, when the clouds decide to gather for a quick meeting. ...

16. Wednesday, February 25 forecast: The atmosphere is having a complete change of heart

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-february-25-forecast-the-atmosphere-is-having-a-complete-change-of-heart

We’re currently in that awkward transitional phase where a weak high-pressure system is trying to hold the fort, but a much grumpier low-pressure guest is already checking in for a long weekend....

17. Monday, February 16th: Say cheese! 'Tyrini’ begins under hazy skies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/say-cheese-tyrini-begins-under-hazy-skies

A weak high-pressure system is currently holding the line, but it’s bringing a hazy companion: dust. Expect to see suspended particles in the atmosphere from today through Wednesday. ...

18. Thursday, February 12th forecast: The great smoky haze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-february-12th-forecast-the-great-smoky-haze

A weak low-pressure system is drifting in, and it’s bringing suspended dust with it today and tomorrow. ...

19. Cyprus' water crisis deepens as dams run half empty

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-water-crisis-deepens-as-dams-run-half-empty

This winter’s performance, at least when it comes to water flowing into Cyprus’ dams, has created what officials describe as an explosive situation. ...

20. Friday, January 30th: The ''Italian job'' brings mud and thunder

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/friday-january-30th-the-italian-job-brings-mud-and-thunder

An extensive low-pressure system centered over southern Italy is making its way into our neighborhood, and it’s not arriving empty-handed....

21. Emergency services respond to 18 incidents involving flooding and fallen trees (videos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-service-responds-to-18-incidents-involving-flooding-and-fallen-trees

Intense rainfall swept across Cyprus today, causing widespread disruption and prompting an elevated response from emergency services....

22. Fire Service responds to flooding across Cyprus as storms drench the island

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-service-responds-to-flooding-across-cyprus-as-storms-drench-the-island

Severe weather sweeping across Cyprus on Friday triggered flooding in multiple districts, prompting an emergency response from the Fire Service and the activation of local authorities as heavy rain and thunderstorms affected the island....

23. Two dead as heavy rains turn Athens streets into rivers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-dead-as-heavy-rains-turn-athens-streets-into-rivers

A fierce wave of winter storms has flooded the heart of Athens and shaken the wider region, turning busy streets into rushing waterways and leaving at least two people dead, officials said Thursday amid ongoing chaos from heavy rain, gale‑force winds and snow in higher terrain....

24. Cloudy skies today, so enjoy the last of the mild 18°C highs before the weather turns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cloudy-skies-today-so-enjoy-the-last-of-the-mild-18°c-highs-before-the-weather-turns

A cloudy canopy is rolling in to mark the start of the weekend, but don't pack away the sunglasses just yet. You might still need them for the morning commute. The real headline is Sunday's plot twist: a cold air mass is on the way to remind us it's still January....

25. Snow transforms Cyprus’ mountains overnight

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/snow-transforms-cyprus-mountains-overnight

Cyprus got a real taste of winter overnight, as snow blanketed mountain and semi-mountain areas, turning familiar villages into postcard scenes straight out of January, the kind that send cameras, drones, and kids straight outside....

26. Heavy rains deliver biggest boost to Cyprus dams this year (videos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-deliver-biggest-boost-to-cyprus-dams-this-year-videos

After several days of sustained rainfall across Cyprus, the low-pressure system currently affecting the island has brought the most substantial boost to dam reserves so far this hydrological year....

27. Monday weather report: Stormy skies, cold truths, and the first full week back

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/monday-weather-report-stormy-skies-cold-truths-and-the-first-full-week-back

A low-pressure system has set its sights on us, clouds first, manners last. It’s currently lounging northwest of Cyprus and will drift southeast, dragging along a cold air mass that clearly didn’t RSVP....

28. Troodos wraps up Friday in snowy splendor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/troodos-wraps-up-friday-in-snowy-splendor

As Friday comes to a close, the Troodos mountains have been transformed into a winter spectacle, with heavy snowfall covering peaks, forests, and villages in a thick blanket of white. Videos from Kitas Weather and the Department of Forests captured the gradually deepening snow, creating striking winter scenes across the area....

29. Heavy rains cause landslides on Limassol-Paphos Motorway

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-cause-landslides-on-limassol-paphos-motorway

Police have issued a safety warning for the Limassol-Paphos motorway following severe rainfall that caused soil landslides and flooding. ...

30. Thursday, December 25th forecast: The ''reason for the season'' edition

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thursday-december-25th-forecast-the-reason-for-the-season-edition

Merry Christmas! The big day is finally here. A weak high-pressure system is technically in charge, but it’s feeling a bit generous with the rain....

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