Heavy rain affects Cyprus roads under thunderstorm warning
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms affected several areas of Cyprus, reducing visibility on local roads as a yellow weather warning remained in force until 6pm.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Heavy rain swept mountainous and other parts of Cyprus on Tuesday afternoon as a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms remained in force until 6pm. Police reported reduced visibility and difficult road conditions in several communities.
Road conditions
Police said heavy rainfall in Spilia, Kannavia and Kakopetria was affecting local roads, with reduced visibility reported for drivers.
Heavy rain was also reported on social media in Lythrodontas and Athienou.
Police urged motorists to drive carefully at a low speed, maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and use their headlights.
Weather forecast
Rainfall during the strongest storms could exceed 35 millimetres per hour in some areas.
Temperatures were expected to reach around 34C in Nicosia, 30C in Limassol and Paphos, 32C in Larnaca and about 25C in Troodos.
The weather is expected to become mainly clear by Tuesday night, although further rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday afternoon.
Previous flooding
The rain followed similar conditions on Monday afternoon, when areas of Nicosia were quickly flooded and rivers temporarily began to flow.
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