Counting the cost of storm damage with more to come (Updated)

21-10-2019 Cyprus Mail CyprusMail Warm

Counting the cost of storm damage with more to...

With rain and storms predicted to last throughout the week, Cyprus was already counting the cost of Sunday’s heavy storms on Monday in terms of crop damage and flooding.

The storms have highlighted yet again infrastructural weaknesses in many areas.

On Sunday, the fire service was kept busy answering calls for help because of heavy rains and storms in all districts.

Most involved water in basements and houses, immobilised vehicles and clogged drains.

The areas most affected were Strovolos, Lakatamia, Engomi and Anthoupolis.

Six...

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Counting the cost of storm damage with more to come (Updated)

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