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What happened over the weekend on July 5-6

What happened over the weekend on July 5-6

In the days of abnormal heat in Cyprus, delivery is prohibited and street work is suspended. Residents of Stroglos protest against the new road plans - quiet quarters turned into highways. Limassol has the highest water accounts among Cyprus regions. In Cyprus, record heat is up to +41 ° C. Forest management has declared a red level of anxiety because of the risk of fires.

- In connection with a wave of extreme heat in Cyprus, restrictions were introduced. When the “orange” warning level is announced from 12:00 to 16:00, all heavy and moderate severity of work on the street, as well as delivery using two -wheeled transport (mopeds, electric scooters, etc.) cease.

- Residents of the regions of the Theodore and the Theodosius of Theodosius in Strevolos staged a protest, blocking the recently open path on Critono Street, claiming that as a result of road work on Ippocratus -Keriu, their quarters were “locked” and turned into dangerous highways.

- Analysis of water tariffs in the five regions of Cyprus - Limassol, Nicosia, Larnak, Famagusta and Paphos - taking into account the cost of a cubic meter, fixed fees and sewer fees. For a family of four people with a consumption of about 20m³ per month, Limassol is the most expensive - about 499 euros per year, a little less - Nicosia (498 euros), then Larnaca (479 euros), Famagusta (463 euros) and Paphos (445 euros).

-On Sunday, July 6, the temperature in the central and internal areas of Cyprus reached 40 ° C, and in some places rose to 41 ° C. This is 2-3 ° C above the climatic norm for this time of year. The heat will last until Thursday, after which the temperature will drop slightly.

- The Department of Forestry announced the “red” level of fire hazard due to extremely high temperature and dry weather. Residents and tourists are recommended to refrain from any actions that can cause fires, especially in forest and rural areas. This, for example, is the use of open fire, welding equipment or power tools capable of producing sparks. If smoke or fire is detected, should immediately be reported to the department of forestry by number 1407 or in the fire service at 112.

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