Green Monday

Medicine , ‘worth millions’ destroyed in flood

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Medicine , ‘worth millions’ destroyed in flood

Large quantities of medication, potentially worth millions of euros, were destroyed in a Health Ministry storage facility in Nicosia due to flooding caused by extreme rainfall and hailstorm. The incident occurred on Green Monday, March 18, prompting the removal of thousands more packages to prevent further damage. The health ministry is assessing the extent of the damages, with concerns over possible shortages for patients. Health Minister Michalis Damianou denied any attempt to conceal the incident and attributed it to unpredictable weather, describing it as an “act of God.” An ad hoc committee of pharmacologists has been established to address the damages and take inventory of the affected medicines. The incident is reminiscent of a previous flooding at the Finance Ministry’s basement that knocked out government servers and websites for several days.

Large quantities of medicines destroyed by flood

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Large quantities of medicines destroyed by flood

Fact: Large quantities of medicines were destroyed due to water leakage into medical storage facilities of the health ministry through a damaged roof.

Cyprus restaurants packed during 3-day weekend , — financial breather welcomed

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Cyprus restaurants packed during 3-day weekend , — financial breather welcomed

Fact: Restaurants and bars in Cyprus were teeming with customers during both three-day weekends, with hospitality venues being about 80-90% full and areas along the coast reaching 100% occupancy rates.

The Cypriots are out in the fields

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The Cypriots are out in the fields

Cypriots celebrate Green Monday by going on a mass excursion to the countryside, observing a day of fasting and celebration 48 days before Resurrection Sunday. The day involves playing games, eating special foods like pretzels and mollusks, and participating in various customs, including kite flying. Events organized by municipalities and communities include food offerings such as bean soup and laganas, as well as dances and music.

Cyprus: Isolated showers expected on Green Monday; temperature 21 C

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Cyprus: Isolated showers expected on Green Monday; temperature 21 C

Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected on Green Monday, with variable winds predominantly from the northwest at a medium intensity of Force 4 on the Beaufort scale. The sea will be slight, and temperatures will be around 21 C across the island.

Yellow warning issued for Green Monday

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Yellow warning issued for Green Monday

The Cyprus Department of Meteorology issued a yellow warning for Green Monday, forecasting isolated heavy thunderstorms primarily in the mountainous areas and the eastern half of the island. These storms may bring hail and variable strengthening winds, with precipitation rates anticipated to be between 35 and 55 millimeters per hour. The warning is set to be in effect from 11:00 to 18:00 on Green Monday.

Met office issues yellow weather warning for Green Monday

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Met office issues yellow weather warning for Green Monday

The met office issued a yellow weather warning for Green Monday due to expected isolated showers throughout the day, with isolated storms more likely in the mountains and eastern areas of the island. Temperatures are anticipated to reach 21 degrees Celsius inland and on the coast, and nine degrees Celsius in the mountains. The weather warning is in effect until 6pm. Evening temperatures are expected to drop to 13 degrees on the eastern coasts, 12 degrees on the rest of the coast, and three degrees in the mountains. On Tuesday, the weather is forecasted to be mostly cloudy with a chance of isolated storms.

Today, ’s weather: Increased clouds and isolated showers

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Today, ’s weather: Increased clouds and isolated showers

Saturday’s weather in Cyprus is forecasted to have increased cloud cover with isolated showers. The temperatures will reach up to 22 degrees Celsius inland, 21 degrees Celsius on the coasts, and nine degrees Celsius in the mountains. Winds are expected to be light to moderate, at three to four on the Beaufort scale, with the possibility of stronger winds in the afternoon. The night will be clear with temperatures dropping to seven degrees Celsius inland and on the south and east coasts, nine degrees Celsius on the west and north coasts, and two degrees Celsius in the mountains, where frost will form. Sunday and Green Monday will see partial clouds and possible isolated showers, especially in the afternoon and mostly in the eastern half of the island. Dust levels in the atmosphere are anticipated to rise on Green Monday and Tuesday.

Today, ’s weather: Partly cloudy

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Today, ’s weather: Partly cloudy

– Friday’s weather is expected to be partly cloudy with possible isolated rain or storms.
– Increased chance of rain initially in the west and north, moving towards the mountains and east.
– Temperatures will reach 20 degrees Celsius inland and on the coasts, and 10 degrees Celsius in the mountains.
– Winds will be light to moderate, between three and four on the Beaufort scale.
– Overnight, clear weather expected except in the west, where clouds and rain are forecast.
– Overnight temperatures will drop to eight degrees Celsius inland, 10 degrees Celsius on the south and east coasts, 12 degrees Celsius on the western and northern coasts, and two degrees Celsius in the mountains, with frost formation.
– Cloud cover with isolated rain expected on Saturday and Sunday.
– On Green Monday, cloud cover will persist with increased dust in the atmosphere.