In the morning of Saturday, September 20, strong winds are blowing off the eastern and southeastern coast of Cyprus. According to Sigma, in Protaras, red flags were raised due to high waves on several beaches, meaning a ban on swimming. Rescuers ask vacationers not to enter the sea and carefully monitor warnings.
20 September 2025, 17:01
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Strong wind off the coast of Protaras: red flags are raised on the beaches (video)
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