Severe weather triggers hundreds of emergency calls across Cyprus
Emergency services received 357 calls as storms affected Cyprus, while a child was rescued unharmed in Agios Dometios.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Severe weather has triggered hundreds of incidents across Cyprus, with emergency services receiving 357 calls for assistance as storms continue to affect the island. Most calls, 332, were recorded in Nicosia district.
Rescue in Agios Dometios
A child was rescued after becoming trapped under an awning on the balcony of a fourth-floor apartment in Agios Dometios, Fire Service spokesman Andreas Kettis said.
Emergency teams rescued the child, who was not injured.
Fire in Kokkinotrimithia
A fire broke out in a large enclosed area in Kokkinotrimithia containing numerous old vehicles, household appliances and construction materials.
The Fire Service said five staffed fire engines were working to extinguish the blaze. Initial information indicated that the fire was caused by a fallen object.
Strovolos crews on standby
Strovolos Municipality crews are on standby to address problems caused by the extreme weather conditions, Mayor Stavros Stavrinidis said in a social media post.
He urged residents to take particular care when travelling and to avoid areas with fallen or dangerous branches and trees.
The mayor said the severe weather had caused fallen branches and other incidents that could pose risks to public safety and traffic. Residents can contact the municipality on 99 643044 for urgent incidents linked to the weather conditions.
Strovolos Municipality is monitoring the situation and intervening where necessary, he added.
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