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Fire Department on Alert Due to Heavy Rainfall – Trees Fallen and Properties Flooded

Published March 21, 2026, 08:15
Fire Department on Alert Due to Heavy Rainfall – Trees Fallen and Properties Flooded

The Fire Department was placed on high alert due to the heavy rainfall that affected Cyprus in the last 24 hours. A total of 25 incidents were recorded, including five fires, 19 special services, and one false alarm. The incidents mainly involved the removal of fallen trees and the pumping of water from flooded properties. In Nicosia, there were three calls for trees and one flooded basement, while in Limassol, four incidents involved trees and floods. Similar incidents were recorded in other provinces. The Fire Department urges the public to exercise extreme caution due to the weather conditions.