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Heavy Rainfall in Cyprus due to Weather System BYRON

December 9, 2025

The Paphos region experienced the heaviest rainfall from the weather system BYRON, with P polis Chrysochous recording daily rainfall of 113.1mm. This amount is the second highest for December since 1916. Cyprus saw extensive and intense rainfall from December 5 to 7, 2025. Several stations recorded significant rain amounts, enhancing the island's hydrological conditions. Overall, this event is considered extreme compared to the regional climatic averages.