Landslides, fog in mountain areas, as cold weather continues

Landslides triggered by heavy rain have left rocks and mud on several roads in the mountains, police warned on Tuesday morning.

According to police, the affected roads are: Kakopetria – Pinewood – Pedoulas, Pedoulas – Kykkos – Kambos, Orkondas – Kambos – Kato Pyrgos.

Roads in the area are also slippery because of frost while visibility is limited due to rain and fog, police said.

Police urged drivers to drive at low speed and be extra careful.

Snow is expected to fall during the day in the higher regions where temperatures will drop to 2C.

Elsewhere, they will reach a maximum of 14C.

Temperatures are expected to drop to 3C inland, 6C to 8C in coastal areas, and minus 4C around Troodos at night.

The height of snow on Troodos square was 12 centimetres on Tuesday morning.