Heavy rain hits Aradippou, flooding streets and basements

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Heavy weather affected the Aradippou area of Larnaca on Friday, with intense rainfall causing localised flooding.

According to the Fire Service, several isolated incidents have been reported so far, requiring the intervention of emergency crews.

Teams were called to pump water from flooded basements and remove a vehicle from a flooded road.

Crews clear storm drains

Teams from the Larnaca District Local Government Organisation are also working to clear stormwater drains in the area.

Videos posted on social media show the intensity of the rainfall in Aradippou as the weather conditions affected the area.


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