A heat wave propelled air temperatures to a yearly high of 40C in Nicosia on Friday. For an otherwise moderate summer, the temperature for the week hovered around 39 degrees. ...read more
The first signs of another boiling summer are being felt nationwide today as the mercury has already climbed to 37oC in the capital, with temperatures in coastal regions expected to reach 36oC. ...read more
A flash thunderstorm lasting some two hours swept through the capital yesterday afternoon, flooding dozens of basements and trapping motorists in their cars. ...read more
Rain and hail are expected during the week, the met office said yesterday. ...read more
For probably the first time ever, snow has fallen in the holiday hotspot of Ayia Napa and surrounding villages. The brief flutter which started at 11.50 and lasted till 12:10, was hailed by many driver honking horns on the roads. ...read more
After a night of rain almost islandwide, which continued into much of yesterday causing countless problems to homes, shops and drivers, the met office says there will be little let up until Friday, and that will be brief. ...read more
Cyprus is set for a chilly few days, with overcast skies bringing local showers and storms. ...read more
Heavy downpours caused extensive flooding across areas in the capital Nicosia yesterday, with five vehicles being engulfed by water and carried away by the currents ...read more
The weather will become unsettled as the weekend draws to a close with some rain, possible storms and a reduction in temperatures, according to the met office. ...read more
Residents in various parts of the island enjoyed some respite from the scorching heat yesterday as showers broke out mid afternoon, bringing temperatures down to normal for this time of year. ...read more