Severe storm in Cyprus kills one, sinks boat off coast and diverts flights
Athens: A severe storm has struck parts of Cyprus, killing one person and leaving some boats in distress off the island’s south-east coast, authorities said on Saturday. One vesse...
A severe storm has hit parts of Cyprus, resulting in one fatality and causing significant damage, according to authorities on Saturday. The storm prompted the discovery of a deceased boat skipper on a rocky section of a southern coastal area, reported Cypriot public broadcaster RIK, quoting local police. Nearby, a Cypriot Civil Defence helicopter conducted a rescue operation, saving an individual from the turbulent sea.
The storm's impact extended inland, causing widespread flooding in various regions, fallen trees, landslides, power outages, and extensive damage to roads and buildings, as reported by Cypriot media. Emergency services were inundated with calls related to the storm's aftermath. The storm also disrupted air traffic at the Larnaca and Paphos airports, with Hermes Airports reporting that 11 flights were redirected to other airports on Saturday morning.
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