The Cyprus Department of Meteorology at Larnaca Airport has issued a yellow warning for “extreme high temperatures” valid from 1300 to 1700 on Thursday.
The maximum temperature is expected to rise to around 41 degrees Celsius inland, according to a press release.
At the same time, the Forestry Department issued a red alert warning for danger of forest fires on Thursday.
In a press release, the public is reminded that lighting a fire without a permit is punishable with a fine up to €50,000.00 and/or imprisonment up to ten years. It is added that lighting a fire for food preparation is only allowed in the specified areas at picnic sites.
The Forestry Department also calls on the public to be especially careful and to avoid using tools or machinery that send-off sparks or generate heat.
The public is called on to call 1408 (Forestry Department) or 112 (Fire Department) if smoke or fire is detected.