Man hospitalized after lightning strike in Kato Drys

On August 29, 2026, a man was hospitalized in Larnaca after allegedly being struck by lightning in the village of Kato Drys. Local authorities were mobilized following the incident, which occurred under unclear circumstances that are currently under investigation by the Larnaca Police.

Reports regarding the victim's activity at the time of the incident differ. One source indicates the man was attempting to enter a vehicle, another suggests he was working in a bee field, while multiple sources report he was accompanying an elderly person to a local monastery. Upon being struck, the man initially lost consciousness but reportedly regained it while being transported to the Larnaca General Hospital. The elderly individual accompanying him was reported to be in good health.

The precise condition of the injured man remains unknown at this time. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident.