Yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday

The Cyprus Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for rain and possible isolated heavy thunderstorms, expected to affect the whole island.

The warning is in effect from 7am to 7pm on Wednesday.

“A combination of rain and possibly isolated heavy thunderstorms is expected to affect the area,” the Department said.

“The total precipitation is likely to locally exceed the amount of 55 millimetres per 12 hours,” it added.