Civil Defence remains on alert amid high temperatures

Nicosia, Cyprus. Civil Defence remains on full alert due to prevailing high temperatures and is carrying out preventive patrols across the island, spokesperson Panayiotis Liasidis said on Saturday.

Preventive patrols

Liasidis said Civil Defence was conducting patrols with four vehicles available for immediate intervention if necessary.

The force is also maintaining constant communication with relevant services to ensure readiness.

Fire prevention measures

The fire brigade is conducting daily patrols and deploying drones as part of the response effort, Liasidis added.