A low-pressure system named Barbara brought unsettled weather to Cyprus, causing disruptions to the EAC and hazardous road conditions overnight on Tuesday.

The meteorological service had issued a yellow warning from Tuesday midnight until 9am on Wednesday, the duration of the storm.

In Paphos, the fire service responded to two incidents overnight due to heavy rainfall.

According to spokesman Andreas Kettis, the first incident involved the clearing of rainwater drains at a roundabout. The second concerned high water levels at a hotel, which subsided on their own by the time firefighters arrived.

Intense rainfall was recorded across Paphos district late on Tuesday night, beginning around 11pm, but it did not last long or cause major damage.

Meanwhile, sparks were reported on Cyprus electricity authority (EAC) cables in Larnaca and Famagusta districts due to strong winds.

Kettis confirmed that firefighters attended three such cases, one in Famagusta and two in Larnaca, in coordination with EAC repair teams.

Throughout Wednesday, skies will be mostly cloudy at intervals, with local showers expected, mainly in the afternoon. Winds will blow mainly from the southwest, moderate to strong at 4 to 5 Beaufort, while the sea will be slightly rough to rough.

Temperatures are forecast to reach 27C inland and along the coast, and 17C in the higher mountains.

On Wednesday evening, the weather will remain mostly cloudy in some areas, with isolated showers or thunderstorms expected, particularly in western regions. The sea will remain moderately rough. Temperatures are set to drop to 14C inland, 17C on the coast, and 9C in the mountains.

On Thursday, the weather will stay mostly cloudy with local rain or thunderstorms. Conditions are expected to improve significantly by the evening.

Friday will bring periods of increased cloud cover, while Saturday is forecast to be mostly clear. Temperatures will fall noticeably on Thursday, dropping below the seasonal average, before gradually rising again by the weekend.