Today, ’s weather: Sporadic clouds and strong winds
Fact: Friday’s weather in Cyprus will see increased cloud cover with the possibility of isolated rain and storms in the afternoon.
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Mini heatwave continues
Fact: Wednesday will be hot and dry with ongoing dust spells, temperatures reaching up to 37C in the interior.
Today, ’s weather: Hazy and hot
Fact: Tuesday will be sunny with periods of dust and haze, with temperatures reaching up to 36C in the interior.
‘Inhuman and degrading treatment of migrants in Cyprus’
People sent to Pournara migrant reception centre in Cyprus were placed in containers without electricity or hot water, crammed next to each other in unhygienic conditions.
Western Canada blazes cause evacuations, air quality concerns
First major wildfires of the season have spread to roughly 10,000 hectares across Western Canada. Evacuation orders issued for communities in British Columbia due to poor air quality. Residents in Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Fort Nelson First Nations evacuated as blaze nearly doubled in size. Fire in Fort McMurray, an oil hub, was tamed by favorable weather. Alberta recorded 43 active fires, including one near Fort McMurray. Fire started by fallen tree on power line. Evacuation alerts in place for several communities as precaution. Smoke in Fort McMurray from fires in British Columbia. Environment Canada issued special air quality statement for several provinces. Canada warned of “catastrophic” wildfire season ahead due to warm winter and ongoing drought.
Today, ’s weather: Overcast and rainy
Fact: Monday will start off cloudy with isolated showers and possible thunderstorms in the eastern half of the island.
Today, ’s weather: The dust will subside
The fact described in the text is that the heightened levels of dust in the atmosphere are forecast to subside on Saturday.
Clouds and isolated showers expected on Saturday
Saturday’s weather will feature partial cloud cover with isolated showers. Winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly, reaching moderate strength and temporarily increasing along the coasts. In the afternoon, southern coasts could experience gusts up to a strong force. Temperatures will range from 15 degrees in the mountains to 26 degrees Celsius inland.
Unstable weekend weather ahead
Friday will have increased cloud cover and dust in the atmosphere, with winds mainly from the north-east to south-east. Temperatures will reach 33 degrees Celsius inland, 30 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and 26 degrees Celsius in the mountains. On Saturday, there will be more cloud cover and isolated showers. Sunday and Monday will have partly to mostly cloudy skies with isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Today, ’s weather: Mainly clear, mountain showers
Fact: Tuesday will be mainly clear with increased clouds and a chance of isolated rains in the afternoon, mainly in the mountains.