Since early morning today (04:40) the Fire Service has been receiving continuous calls for assistance due to severe weather phenomena in Famagusta province.
The phenomena are concentrated in the areas of Paralimni, Protaras and Ayia Napa.
So far, the Fire Service has received over 200 calls for opening storm water drains, flooded roads, flooded basements of sub-structures and towing of immobilized vehicles, as well as rescues of citizens who are trapped in their vehicles on flooded roads.
The Fire Service, following a recall of personnel, is in increased readiness and is working with a total of 13 crews (7 from Famagusta district, 2 from Larnaca district, 2 from E.M.A.K.,
The Fire Service is supported with 3 crews by Civil Defence and the Municipalities of Paralimnios and Ayia Napa with their own crews, as well as 2 excavators and 2 volunteer teams of Support CY.
The Fire Service is supported with 3 crews by Civil Defence and the Municipalities of Paralimnios and Ayia Napa with their own crews, as well as 2 excavators and 2 volunteer teams of Support CY.
(IK)
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