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Rain and strong winds batter Cyprus, power cuts across the island

ByFamagusta Gazette

Nov 25, 2024 #Cyprus

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE

The strong to stormy winds, which uprooted trees, has also caused serious problems in the electricity supply, especially in the Nicosia district.

Parts of Aghii Omologitos, Kaimakli, Strovolos, Aglantzia, Agios Dometios, Lakatamia, Deutera, Idali, Tseri, Kokkinotrimithia and Agia Varvara were without power late Sunday.

In Larnaca, power outages occurred in Pyrga and Pano Lefkara and in the province of Limassol in Kyperounda.

A spokesman for the Electricity Authority, Christina Papadopoulou, Cyprus Radio that there were many problems, and it would take time to restore the supply.

She also noted that all crews had been mobilized, but their work was difficult due to strong winds.

On Sunday, a yellow warning for strong winds in Cyprus was effect as strong to gale-force winds, 7 to 8 Beaufort, affected coastal areas.

The Civil Defense issued recommendations to the public to minimize the negative consequences of extreme weather events.

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