Strong winds lash Paphos overnight

Strong winds in the Paphos district during the night toppled a tree and a short circuit caused a bank sign to be on fire.

The fire services dealt with the bank sign which was on fire because strong winds caused a short circuit at around 1am.

At 6.25am, a Cypress tree fell down near electricity cables. Fire fighters worked at clearing the road.

The Kelodedaros – Amargetis – Natas and Salamis – Galataria roads remain closed, as well as the road from Ayios Nicolaos to Pera Vasa.

Though mostly sunny weather has been forecast for Thursday, some rain may fall later in the day, and the possibility of more storms in the afternoon and the evening has not been ruled out.

Temperatures are set to rise to 19C in most areas and 11C in the higher mountains.

At night they will drop to zero around Troodos where some snow or sleet may fall.

Temperatures are not expected to change on Friday but according to the met office, it is going to be warmer on Saturday, while colder weather and more rain and snow is expected for Sunday.

On Thursday morning, the height of snow on Troodos square was 55 centimetres.

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