Orange alert: heavy rain to hit Cyprus from Wednesday night
The Department of Meteorology has issued an orange warning, with rainfall rates expected to reach 55–70 millimetres per hour between Wednesday evening and early Thursday.
Cyprus is bracing for intense downpours after the Department of Meteorology raised an orange-level warning, as reported by Cyprus Mail. The alert runs from 7pm on Wednesday until 5am on Thursday.
Forecasters expect rainfall intensity of 55 to 70 millimetres an hour, accompanied by variable winds.
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What it means for residents
An orange warning is the second-highest level, so the next few hours are worth planning around rather than ignoring.
- Travel: if you can shift evening or early-morning journeys, do so — low-lying roads and underpasses are the first to flood.
- Your property: clear balconies, drains and gutters before the rain starts, and secure anything loose that gusty winds could lift.
- Stay updated: keep an eye on the department's bulletins in case the warning level changes overnight.
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