Lightning sparks fire and power cut in Avgorou as severe storms hit Cyprus (Videos)

Local Top NewsWeather Lightning sparks fire and power cut in Avgorou as severe storms hit Cyprus (Videos) Kairiko 2 1536x823 Relevant News Lightning sparks fire and power cut in Avgorou as storms hit Cyprus 29 August 2026 Lightning sparks fire and power cut in Avgorou as severe storms hit Cyprus (Videos) 29 August 2026 Three arrested over alleged Cyprus double murder plot – ‘hitman’ was undercover Danish officer 29 August 2026 newsroom 29 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Severe weather sweeping across Cyprus began causing problems on Saturday, with lightning sparking a fire and cutting electricity in the Avgorou area as powerful thunderstorms hit several parts of the island. A lightning strike in the Ayios Nikolaos area of Avgorou caused a fire and power outage, according to the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC). An EAC spokeswoman said the lightning struck a storage building, starting a fire and disrupting the electricity supply in the area. Other reports said the lightning may have struck a home and put its occupants at risk, but this information has not been officially confirmed. EAC crews were at the scene working to repair the damage. Initial estimates indicated that power was expected to be restored within about two hours. Cyprus was placed under an orange weather warning for severe thunderstorms on Saturday, with the Department of Meteorology warning that intense weather conditions would affect parts of the island. The warning is in force from 10am until 7pm on Saturday, 29 August. According to the Department of Meteorology, rainfall intensity could reach 55 to 70 millimetres per hour, while hail is also expected during thunderstorms. Winds may become variable and strengthen temporarily during the storms, with stronger gusts possible. Civil Defence urged the public to take the necessary precautions following the orange warning, as the severe weather could cause further problems. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Lightning sparks fire and power cut in Avgorou as storms hit Cyprus Three arrested over alleged Cyprus double murder plot – ‘hitman’ was undercover Danish officer Man suffers serious burns after trying to light cigarette at Larnaca petrol station Russian spy camera plot exposed: Cyprus shell firms tied to Slovak traffic scandal Cyprus Police work with Europol, Danish authorities to stop murder-for-hire plot CIA director’s secret Moscow warning fails to shift Putin’s Ukraine strategy University of Cyprus sets fees up to €25,000 for new English-taught degrees launching in 2027 Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.