Heavy rain and strong winds are affecting several areas of Cyprus, causing problems on roads and prompting police to urge motorists to drive carefully.
Videos shared by users on the Facebook show intense weather conditions, particularly in mountainous areas. Rainfall has also created problems across all districts.
A yellow weather warning remains in force until 5pm on Thursday, covering strong winds, thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain.
Metal structure crushes parked car in Paphos
A metal structure from an apartment building fell onto a car on Griva Digeni Avenue in Paphos amid heavy rain and strong winds.
Paphos acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou said the vehicle was parked and no one was inside at the time of the incident.
Crane truck blocks part of Larnaca–Nicosia motorway
Traffic has also been affected on the Larnaca–Nicosia motorway after a crane truck became immobilised approximately one kilometre from the Rizoelia roundabout, heading towards Nicosia.
Part of the left lane has been blocked, with the vehicle positioned on the hard shoulder and partly in the left lane.
Police officers are at the scene and are taking action to move the vehicle.
Across the island, heavy rainfall is reducing visibility, while water flowing and accumulating on sections of roads is making surfaces slippery.
Police have urged drivers and other road users to exercise particular caution.
More rain and thunderstorms expected
Rain is expected in several areas during Thursday afternoon, with isolated thunderstorms that may be accompanied by hail. The conditions are forecast to become more isolated later in the afternoon.
Winds will generally blow from the south-east to south-west, later turning locally north-westerly. They are expected to reach four to five Beaufort, temporarily strengthening to five to six Beaufort in exposed areas.
During thunderstorms, gusts may reach seven to eight Beaufort.
The sea will be slightly rough to rough, and locally rough.
Local showers possible overnight
Tonight, temporarily increased cloud cover may bring isolated showers, particularly along the coast and in western and northern areas.
Winds will mainly be south-westerly to north-westerly, reaching three to four Beaufort before weakening later.
Temperatures are expected to fall to around 12°C inland, 16°C on the western coast, 13°C on the remaining coastal areas and 5°C in the highest mountains.
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