Severe storm hits Cyprus, disrupts flights and leaves one dead
A powerful storm struck Cyprus, killing one person, endangering boats, and causing flight disruptions at Larnaca and Paphos airports.
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AIA severe storm swept across parts of Cyprus, resulting in one fatality, putting several boats at risk off the island’s southeastern coast, and disrupting air traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports.
Local authorities reported that high waves pushed a vessel onto rocks, causing it to sink and killing its captain. The storm also disrupted operations at Larnaca and Paphos airports, with 11 flights diverted to other airports.
Floodwaters inundated roads and buildings in various areas of the island, while trees were uprooted, landslides occurred, and power outages were reported.
The fire department stated that most emergency calls came from the area surrounding the capital, Nicosia, noting that a man was injured by lightning and taken to hospital.