Orange Weather Alert or Cyprus for extreme temperatures of 43C and heat

The Cyprus Met Office has raised the level of its extreme high temperature warning from yellow to orange weather alert.

In a new alert, it warned that the maximum temperature is expected to exceed 43 C in many areas of the island which will be in place until 5pm on Sunday.

The warning is in force until 5:00pm on Monday.

Be prepared that high temperatures will lead to health risks amongst vulnerable people e.g. the elderly and very young. Listen to and act upon advice from the authorities, it said.

On Saturday, the Met Office issued a yellow alert for Sunday.

Temperatures are expected to drop to 26C on Sunday night and will likely reach 42C inland on Monday.