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Yellow warning for high temperatures on Sunday, risk of forest fires remains on red alert

The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for high temperatures on Sunday.

According to a press release by the Department, the warning is valid between 23.00 on Saturday and 16.00 on Sunday. It says that on Sunday the maximum temperature will rise to around 40 degrees inland and to around 32 over the Troodos highest peaks.

Tonight, the minimum temperature over the west and northwest coast is not expected to fall below 25 degrees Celsius, it is added.

Meanwhile, Cyprus` Forests Department has announced that a “red alert” warning for risk of fire will continue to be in effect on Sunday urging the public to refrain from activities that may cause fire and to cooperate with the authorities.

According to the announcement, whoever sees smoke or fire inside or near forests should contact the nearest Forest Statio

Source: Cyprus News Agency