Flooded roads and buildings, damage from lightning and strong winds in agricultural crops and residential areas, are the result of yesterday's weather in the occupied areas, while the "meteorological service" issued a warning for a strong storm in the afternoon.
According to the Turkish media, a lightning strike that fell next to the "town hall" of Lefkoinikou caused damage of 18.000 TL (3.000 euros) to the building after all electrical appliances and the electricity supply system were shut down.
Yesterday, the areas of Famagusta, Trikomo and Agios Sergios were hardest hit, where many roads became lakes and traffic was stopped. According to the Turkish Press, the largest amount of rain fell yesterday in the occupied areas, from Pentadaktylos to Karpasia.
There was also a problem with points on the main road Nicosia - Famagusta as visibility had fallen while, as the reports report, occupied Nicosia saved it very slightly. The ring road was flooded and there was a problem in the road traffic, when part of the road was closed due to the rain.
The "meteorological service" - which has been criticized on social media for untimely warnings - issued a statement today that from tonight until next Friday at noon there will be heavy rain with winds that in some places will reach 75 km. competent "services" and the world to take protection measures.