Without rain, ‘water could run out’
Rainfall this winter could be scant, perhaps even less than last year, a senior officer at the Water Development Department (WDD) said on Monday.
Speaking to the public broadcaster, Yianna ...
Cloudy weather and light rain ahead
A weak low-pressure system is affecting Cyprus on Tuesday, bringing intervals of increased cloud and a chance of light dust in the atmosphere, according to the meteorological service.
Throughout the ...
Yellow weather warning issued for Storm Barbara
A yellow weather warning was issued by the met office on Tuesday for severe storms, with Storm Barbara bearing down on Cyprus’ west coast.
The weather warning will be in ...
Short storms and rising heat
An unstable air mass and seasonal low pressure are bringing brief but sharp changes to Cyprus’ weather on Thursday, before conditions settle into a hot weekend.
On Thursday afternoon, skies ...
Chance of rain and storms midweek
A weak low-pressure system is affecting Cyprus, bringing dust in the atmosphere and a mix of clear skies and local cloud cover.
On Tuesday the weather will remain mostly clear. ...
Weekend weather damages Paphos crops
Officials from the agriculture ministry are expected to carry out onsite assessment of crop damages in Paphos on Monday, caused by severe weather over the weekend.
Hailstorms on Sunday wreaked ...
3 per cent of February rain in last 24 hours
Cyprus saw the first rain fall of the month on Wednesday, amounting to 2.8 millimetres, accounting for 3 per cent of the usual average amount for the month.
The highest rainfall during ...
Yellow storm warning issued for Monday
A yellow weather warning for isolated storms and hail is in effect from 9am on Monday to 5pm, the met office said.
Rainfall is expected to range between 35 and 50 millimetres ...
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Heavy rainfall was ‘beneficial’ met office says
No further yellow weather warning was issued for Wednesday afternoon the meteorological service said, after Cyprus received what it described as ‘beneficial rainfall’.
Met service head Michalis Mouskos said overall ...
Storms and strong winds cause chaos in Limassol
Storms and strong winds caused havoc in Limassol, with fallen trees closing vital parts of the city and district’s road networks, and shop windows being smashed by the elements.
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Nicosia sees three times September rainfall in just four hours
Three times the average rainfall for the month of September fell in just four hours in Nicosia on Monday, the met office said on Tuesday.
As such, Monday’s rainfall ...
Cloudy with possible rain on Tuesday
The weather on Tuesday will be mostly clear, with occasional local cloud cover and possible isolated light rain in the western regions of the island.
Winds will blow from the ...
Storms expected for rest of the week
Isolated showers and possibly a storm are on the horizon for Tuesday, mainly in the mountains and inland.
Keep your umbrellas handy for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday too, as rain ...
Sunday storm accounts for 25% of June rainfall
Sunday’s storm accounted for 25 per cent of the average rainfall for June, the Met office said on Monday.
Until Sunday, June had been completely dry in Cyprus except for ...
Storms hit the centre of the capital
Rainstorms hit Nicosia on Wednesday afternoon, as the weather is expected to clear up in the evening.
According to online posts on social media ‘Kairofiloi Kiprou’, the storms hit the ...
Met office issues yellow weather warning for Green Monday
The met office issued a yellow weather warning for Green Monday, as isolated showers are expected throughout the day.
According to the met office, isolated storms are expected more in ...
Rainy week ahead, met office says
Clouds are expected to gather in the afternoon, while isolated storms are expected in the northern and eastern areas of the island, the met office said on Sunday.
Snow is ...
Rain, thunderstorms and snow warning
A yellow weather warning was in effect until Saturday noon for rain and isolated thunderstorms.
Issued by the met department, the warning was valid from 5pm on Friday until 12pm ...
Rain expected this week, met office says
Light rain the southern areas of the island will lead to increased cloud cover, the met office said on Sunday.
According to the met office, the temperature will rise to 22 ...
Athienou floods as hit by worst of weather (video)
As heavy rains and thunder hit large swathes of the island on Sunday afternoon, worst hit seemed to be the village of Athienou in the Larnaca district.
Images and videos ...
Heavy rainfall pushes September levels up to 150% of usual
Heavy rainfall in some part of the island over the past 24 hours has pushed the total for the month to 153 per cent of usual, the met office said on Tuesday.
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Rain and storms expected as temperature drops
Rains are expected to hit Cyprus later on Sunday, the Met Office said, while temperatures are set to fall as of Monday.
Clouds are set to develop throughout the day ...
Heavy rains hit Paphos, more expected (updated)
A yellow weather warning is in place as the Met Office on Monday warned of further heavy rains and thunderstorms after unsettled weather hit various parts of the island earlier ...
Thunder, downpours and snow on Troodos, Cyprus drowns in April showers (Updated)
All areas of Cyprus were experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms that began just before midday on Saturday as forecast by a yellow weather warning that remains in force until 6pm.
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