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Today, ’s weather: Mostly clear, evening showers

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Today, ’s weather: Mostly clear, evening showers

Wednesday’s weather will be mostly clear with temporary cloud increases. Temperatures will range from 24C in the interior to 16C in the higher mountains. Winds will be light to moderate, up to 4 Beaufort, shifting from north- to south-easterly and south- to north-westerly. The sea will be somewhat rough. Overnight, there’s a chance of light rains in the west and northwest, with temperatures dropping to between 4C in the mountains and 12C on the coasts. Winds will remain up to 4 Beaufort, shifting to mainly south- to north-westerly. Thursday will see clear skies with afternoon and evening rains, particularly in the mountains and west. Friday will bring increased clouds, rains, and isolated storms, continuing into the weekend. Temperatures will drop to near seasonal averages by Friday, with a slight rise expected on Saturday.

Cyprus on alert after record migrant arrival

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Cyprus on alert after record migrant arrival

The Cyprus authorities are on high alert due to fears of a potential surge in migrant arrivals by sea from Lebanon and Syria, following the largest arrival recorded in recent years on Monday. A total of six boats carrying 458 migrants onboard were spotted on Monday, with authorities saying that measures are being taken at various levels to prevent further influxes. According to a police report, the first boat was carrying a total of 30 people: 18 men, 3 women, 7 children, and 2 unaccompanied children. Onboard the second boat, there were 24 individuals: 14 men, 3 women, 5 children, and 2 unaccompanied. The third boat had 62 people: 36 men, 6 women, 11 children, and 9 unaccompanied children. The fourth boat had 37 individuals: 14 men, 4 women, 18 children, and 1 unaccompanied child. The fifth boat had 22 people: 14 men, 1 woman, 3 children, and 4 unaccompanied children. In the sixth boat, there were 283 individuals: 162 men, 27 women, 79 children, and 15 unaccompanied children. Police have made two arrests so far, a 31-year-old from Lebanon and a 23-year-old from Syria, who are alleged to be navigating the boat with 283 individuals. The suspects appeared before the Famagusta District Court on Tuesday, where they were detained for eight days. The six boats were detected off Cape Greco by the Republic of Cyprus radars on Monday afternoon. Four Coast Guard and Naval Police vessels were immediately mobilised. After a lengthy operation, the migrants were gradually transported to the Ayia Napa Marina. During their statements to the police, migrants reported that the six vessels departed from the shores of Lebanon, and each person paid ,500-3,000 to unknown people.

Clear skies on Tuesday

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Clear skies on Tuesday

– The weather on Tuesday will be mainly fine.
– Winds will come from the northeast to southeast at a gentle to moderate pace (3 to 4 on the Beaufort scale).
– The sea condition will be smooth to slight.
– Temperatures will reach up to 23°C inland, around 22°C in the southeast, east, and west coast, and about 21°C along other coast stretches.
– The higher mountains will have a temperature of 16°C.
– Temperatures on Wednesday will remain steady, above usual averages for the time of year.
– A small dip in temperature is expected by Friday.

Today, ’s weather: Clear with rising temps

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Today, ’s weather: Clear with rising temps

Tuesday’s weather will be clear and mild with temperatures of 23C inland, 22C on the coast, and 16C in the mountains. Winds will be north- to south-easterly, light to moderate, up to 4 Beaufort, and the sea will be somewhat rough. Overnight, it will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping to 7C inland, 10C on the coast, and 6C in the mountains, with north to north-easterly winds up to 4 Beaufort, and the sea slightly rough. Wednesday will be mostly clear with possible intermittent clouds and dust. Thursday may have afternoon showers in the mountains, and Friday could see isolated rains or a storm, mainly in the mountains, the interior, and the east. Temperatures on Wednesday will be significantly above average for the season but will drop on Thursday and Friday.

Close to 500 migrants arrive in six boats

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Close to 500 migrants arrive in six boats

A total of 458 irregular migrants on six boats were spotted off the coast of Cape Greco and taken to the Pournara reception centre. These boats, detected by coast guard radars, carried 258 men, 44 women, 123 children, and 33 unaccompanied minors. They set off from Lebanon, with each passenger paying ,000 for the journey. Two individuals, a 31-year-old man from Lebanon and a 23-year-old man from Syria, were arrested based on the migrants’ testimonies.