Heavy deluges battered the entire Paphos district on Sunday afternoon, drenching the region for over an hour. The torrential rain provides a vital boost to the island’s water reserves and brings a distinct Christmas atmosphere to the city.
Coastal Towns Buried in Hail
Vicious hailstorms accompanied the rainfall, transforming coastal landscapes into winter scenes. Rare blankets of white covered Geroskipou, the western coastline, and the airport area.
Drivers Struggle with Rising Waters
Flash flooding has hit the Paphos-Limassol motorway and several central roads within Paphos town. Authorities urge motorists to exercise extreme caution as water levels rise across the road network. The Fire Service and state agencies remain on high alert to respond to the extreme weather unfolding across the district.
