A tornado which struck the community of Avgorou in the Famagusta district on Tuesday has damaged a total of 26 homes, Famagusta deputy district officer Flora Georgiou said on Wednesday.
Roofs were torn off, photovoltaic systems and water heaters destroyed, and trees were uprooted, falling onto roads and into yards. Many houses also suffered flooding.
Georgiou said that 20 property owners reported damage to the district administration in Avgorou and Frenaros. Six more owners came forward. The Famagusta district administration sent a team to record and photograph the damage.
Georgiou added that once the teams have documented the properties, owners will carry out repairs and keep receipts for expenses. If the cabinet later approves compensation, these receipts can be submitted to claim reimbursement.
Ayia Napa mayor Christos Zannettou visited Avgorou on Tuesday to inspect the damage and coordinate immediate support for residents. According to a statement from the municipality of Ayia Napa, officials focused on homes, public spaces and local infrastructure affected by the severe winds.
Zannettou was accompanied by the deputy mayors of the municipal districts of Avgorou, Sotira, and Achna, Panayis Michaelas, Antonis Koumis, and Nikos Vasilas, to ensure that each district could respond quickly to local needs.
The municipality said it will continue working with local teams to record all damage and plan necessary assistance for residents affected by the storm.
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