Heavy rainfall causes flooding and emergency service response across Cyprus

Over the past 24 hours, the Cyprus Fire Service has responded to 14 separate weather-related incidents across the island following heavy rainfall and severe storms. According to Fire Service spokesperson Andreas Kettis, these incidents occurred across multiple districts, necessitating emergency intervention to mitigate the impact of the adverse weather conditions.

The recorded incidents included six cases in Polis Chrysochous and Paphos involving the pumping of water from basements and the clearing of obstructed drainage systems. In the Famagusta district, authorities responded to six additional incidents, which involved both water drainage operations and the removal of fallen trees. Furthermore, in Larnaca, the Fire Service intervened twice to assist in moving vehicles that had become stranded due to significant water accumulation on public roadways.

While weather-related calls dominated the immediate emergency response, the Fire Service also handled other routine operations, including fires and technical rescues, totaling 38 incidents over the 24-hour period. A yellow weather warning was previously issued, and authorities remain on alert as the island manages the aftermath of the storms.