The Fire Service responded today to calls for assistance regarding extreme weather conditions in Larnaca, Famagusta and Nicosia Districts, as follows:
Larnaca District
From 06:00 a.m.The Fire Service received 43 calls for assistance due to severe weather conditions in Larnaca District, focusing on the areas of Meneou, Dromolaxia and Kition.
The calls involved water pumping from flooded basements of private buildings and businesses, opening of storm water drains, flooded roads, moving trees, as well as towing vehicles and rescuing citizens from their vehicles that were trapped in flooded roads. In one case, assistance was provided to a person who wished to exit his home safely due to the rushing waters.
The Larnaca Fire Stations were on standby with equipped crews to respond and the night shift continued on duty to support the teams until midday when they were released.
The Fire Brigade teams were supported by a crew from Civil Defence, the Municipality of Larnaca and the Dromolaxia Community Council.
Famagusta District
From 06:00 a.m. today until this hour, the Fire Service received an additional 16 calls in Famagusta District, with the total number reaching 216 since Saturday morning.
Today's calls involved pumping water from flooded basements of private homes, businesses and hotels, as well as opening stormwater drains and moving trees. In one case, assistance was provided to a person who wished to exit his home safely due to the rushing water.
Fire Department crews will work until all incidents are resolved.
Civil Defense supported with a 10-person team.
Nicosia District
In Nicosia District, the Fire Service responded to a single incident of a storm water drain opening.
In the other Districts, the Fire Service did not receive any calls related to extreme weather events.
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