Temperatures top 40 degrees

TEMPERATURES soared over the 40 degrees Celsius mark yesterday, at some point reaching 43 in Nicosia, the state broadcaster CyBC reported yesterday.  The scorching temperatures are expected to continue until mid-week, accompanied by high levels of humidity, particularly in the south-eastern coastal region.
Senior Met officer Cleanthis Nicolaides told CyBC that some relief in the form of cooler breezes could be found on the east and west of the island in the coastal regions but that the heat wave was not expected to let up until Monday, after which the island will see a gradual drop in temperatures.
Nicolaides noted however, that he did not expect temperatures to drop below 37 degrees Celsius before Wednesday, at least not inland, adding that this was normal for this time of year.
Last week, humidity levels reached as high as 98 per cent in Larnaca and 87 per cent in Nicosia.

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