Severe winds cause property damage and power disruptions across Cyprus

Severe weather conditions, primarily strong winds, led the Cyprus Fire Service to respond to 38 emergency incidents in a 24-hour period ending on March 14. In Larnaca, 16 incidents were reported, including fallen trees, damaged vehicles, displaced solar panels, and issues with electricity cables. Limassol recorded nine incidents involving fallen trees and displaced metal sheeting, while Paphos and Famagusta dealt with four and five incidents respectively, ranging from falling trees to a damaged pergola in Pomos that severed an electricity pole. Local municipalities and the Electricity Authority of Cyprus conducted repairs to restore safety and infrastructure. Meanwhile, in the northern part of the island, strong winds damaged traffic lights on the Nicosia-Kyrenia road and caused stadium fencing to collapse in Kioneli. The Department of Meteorology issued a yellow weather warning in effect from 07:00 Saturday until 07:00 Sunday, covering risks of rain, storms, and high winds. Authorities in the north have warned of potential flooding and lightning as wind speeds are expected to reach up to 74 kilometers per hour.