Heavy rains in Cyprus: Rainfall maximum recorded in Yeşilırmak

The Meteorological Department reported significant rainfall across Cyprus over the last 24 hours. The highest amount of rain was recorded in the Yeşilırmak area — 29 kg per square meter.

According to the meteorological department, intensive precipitation was also observed in other regions of the island. 25 kg fell in Girne, 24 kg in Gönendere, and 23 kg in Lefke. In several coastal and mountainous areas, figures also remained high: between 20 and 22 kg were recorded in Tatlısu, Koruçam, Esentepe, Gemikonağı, and other settlements.

In central and northern regions, including Türkeli, Bostancı, Ercan, Boğaz, and Nicosia, the amount of precipitation was about 18–19 kg. In some areas, such as Beylerbeyi and Kalkanlı, the figure reached 17 kg, and in Lapta — 15 kg.

Overall, a wide range of rainfall was recorded across the island — from 1 to 29 kg per square meter, indicating an uneven distribution of rain.

Meteorologists continue to monitor the situation, considering possible local flooding and changes in weather conditions in the coming days.