Cyprus is affected by an intense and prolonged heat wave, which began yesterday, Monday, and is expected to peak between July 24 and 27, when the highest temperatures are expected to range between 42 - 44oC, while in the higher mountains the highest temperatures will range between 32 - 35oC, according to an announcement by the Department of Meteorology.
As noted, an intense and prolonged heat wave is affecting Cyprus and the wider Balkan region, with Cyprus already under the influence of extremely high temperatures since yesterday, Monday.
The peak of the phenomenon in Cyprus is expected between July 24 and 27, mainly for inland and mountainous areas, while a possible decline in the heat wave is expected on Tuesday, July 29.
The highest temperatures (maximum values between 42 - 44oC) will be recorded from Thursday - 24/07/2025 until Sunday - 27/07/2025 in inland areas, while for the same period in the higher mountainous areas the highest temperatures will range between 32 - 35oC, peaking on Thursday - 24/07/2025. During this period, minimum temperatures are also expected to be significantly higher than normal.
According to the announcement, this phenomenon is due to the intense transport of warm air masses from North Africa to the central and eastern Mediterranean, combined with anticyclonic conditions that prevent weather changes. The presence of high humidity, combined with extremely high temperatures, increases the risk of heat stress for the population.
The Department of Meteorology states that there will be continuous monitoring of the evolution of the phenomenon, with continuous updates and corresponding grading of EMMA warnings for extreme high temperatures, by the Department's Synoptic and Aeronautical Meteorology Sector, while these warnings will be immediately available to the general public both through the Department's website (https://www.dom.org.cy/WARNING/) and through the social networking sites of X (https://x.com/CyMeteorology) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560061924845).
Timely information and taking preventive protection measures is crucial, so the Department calls on the general public to monitor the forecasts and announcements of the Department of Meteorology daily.
