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Storm damage: 183 homes affected, here’s what residents should do

In-Cyprus · 2026-08-31

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• What happened: Severe weather on August 29, 2026, has affected 183 homes across 20 communities in Cyprus, primarily in the Nicosia district, leading to damage assessments by district administrations. • Why it matters: The Interior Ministry is urging affected residents to report their damage by September 7, 2026, to facilitate the assessment process and potential financial assistance for recovery. • What to watch next: Residents should monitor updates from the Interior Ministry regarding the criteria and amount of ex gratia financial assistance that may be provided following the assessment of damages.

Local Top NewsWeather Storm damage: 183 homes affected, here’s what residents should do Storm Damage 183 Homes Affected, Here's What Residents Should Do Relevant News Storm damage: 183 homes affected, here’s what residents should do 31 August 2026 Nicosia flooding exposes gaps in stormwater network, officials say 31 August 2026 Kyrenia “mayor” slams ticket price hikes after deadly shipwreck 31 August 2026 Newsroom 31 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber District administrations across Cyprus have begun recording damage caused by the severe weather of August 29, 2026, prioritising the most serious cases, the Interior Ministry announced. So far, 183 affected homes have been recorded across 20 communities and three municipalities, mainly in the Nicosia district, along with damage to public infrastructure, according to the announcement. To speed up the recording and assessment of damage, the ministry has asked affected residents to submit their name, address and contact telephone number to their local district administration, along with photographs, by Monday, September 7, 2026, at the latest. Contact details for each district administration are as follows: Nicosia: [email protected] / [email protected] — 22804248 / 22804214 / 22804303 / 22804357 Limassol: [email protected] — 25806422 Larnaca: [email protected] — 24801867 Paphos: [email protected] — 26801176 / 26801101 / 26801113 / 26801178 Famagusta: [email protected] — 23200909 The Interior Ministry clarified that it is handling requests relating to homes, business premises and vehicles. The criteria and amount of any ex gratia financial assistance to affected residents will be determined by a Council of Ministers decision. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Nicosia flooding exposes gaps in stormwater network, officials say Kyrenia “mayor” slams ticket price hikes after deadly shipwreck Search for 20 missing continues as Kyrenia victims’ names released Cyprus pledges €200,000 in aid to flood-hit Nepal Iceland says no as the EU’s appeal comes under pressure Cape Greco tragedy: Mavropoulos’s daughter discharged from hospital as autopsy confirms cause of death “Don’t let go of me”: mother’s account of daughter slipping away as ship sank Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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