Cyprus experienced record-breaking temperatures on Thursday, July 23, 2026, with the mercury reaching 44 degrees Celsius in the island's interior. In response to the extreme conditions, the Department of Meteorology issued an orange warning, effective from 12:00 to 17:00. Concurrently, the Department of Labor Inspection mandated a suspension of all heavy and medium-duty outdoor work, including delivery services via motorcycles or personal mobility devices, between 12:00 and 16:00 in inland areas located at least 10 kilometers from the coast and below 300 meters in altitude.

Following the peak of the heatwave, the meteorological service reported a gradual decline in temperatures starting Friday, July 24. Daytime highs are forecasted to drop to approximately 39 degrees Celsius in the interior, with further decreases expected over the weekend as the warm air mass retreats. The relief will bring temperatures slightly below seasonal averages, though forecasts indicate the possibility of isolated showers on Saturday and Sunday, particularly in mountainous regions, as the weather turns more unsettled.