Met Service issues third straight yellow heat warning as authorities flag risks to children and elderly

Cyprus’s Meteorological Service has issued a fresh yellow warning for extreme heat tomorrow — the third such alert in a row — as the prolonged heatwave continues to pose health risks for vulnerable groups, including children and the elderly.

The warning will be in effect from 1pm until 4:30pm, with inland temperatures expected to reach or exceed 41°C.

The heatwave continues to grip much of the Mediterranean, with temperatures across the region climbing as high as 42°C.

Cyprus’ heat wave is straining both residents and hospitals, with emergency rooms reporting a surge in patients suffering from heat exhaustion, sunstroke and dehydration.

Most cases involve older adults and other vulnerable groups, as well as outdoor workers exposed to high temperatures for hours.

Famagusta Gazette