Impact Level: Notification
Locations Affected: Troodos mountains, Cyprus
Tracking Id: RINTP3876324777
Description:
As per reports, isolated rainfall and unstable weather conditions are forecast from Friday (14 August), initially affecting the Troodos mountain range before gradually extending inland and across the rest of the island.
These conditions are expected to intensify over Saturday (15 August) and Sunday (16 August), bringing a drop in temperature after highs of around 38 degrees celsius.
Impact:
• Isolated rainfall and thunderstorm activity in mountainous areas, spreading inland, may affect road conditions, employee mobility and outdoor operations during the forecast period.
• Businesses and logistics operations in mountain and inland areas may face localized disruption due to rainfall.
• Reduced visibility during rain periods may affect transport and travel in the affected areas.
Recommendations:
• It is advised to account for possible travel delays in area where rainfall are forecast during the day.
• It is advised to exercise caution while driving in affected areas during periods of reduced visibility.
• It is advised to remain abreast of further updates issued by the Cyprus Department of Meteorology (https://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/dm/dm.nsf/home_en/home_en).
Sources:
• https://famagusta-gazette.com/ellow-warning-issued-for-high-temperatures-as-cyprus-weather-turns-unsettled/
• https://meteoalarm.org/el/live/region/CY
• https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wednesday-weather-midweek-heat-peaks-at-40%C2%B0c-inland-ahead-of-weekend-thunderstorms?utm
