The Fire Service responded to 16 weather-related incidents across the island in the past 24 hours due to heavy rainfall and strong winds, while handling a total of 50 emergencies including 17 fires and 33 special assistance calls.
Fire Service spokesman Andreas Kettis reported on X that Limassol stations responded to eight incidents involving fallen trees, basement flooding, water pumping from properties, vehicle towing, and clearing storm drains on flooded roads.
Fire crews in Famagusta dealt with an equal number of similar incidents.
Among notable operations, the Special Disaster Response Unit (EMAK) rescued an injured hunter from a difficult-to-access ravine in the Delikipos rural area, while Larnaca firefighters tackled a commercial vehicle fire in Oroklini that also affected surrounding dry grass.
The cause of the vehicle fire, which resulted in extensive damage, will be investigated later today.
