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Heavy rainfall sets July record in Agros, Cyprus during summer storms.

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Intense rainfall and thunderstorms have affected various regions in Cyprus, particularly on July 6 and 7, 2026.
The Meteorological Department reported a historic rainfall record of 98.1 mm in Agros on July 7, the highest for the month of July since 1976.
Rainfall exceeding 100 mm was recorded in Agros within a short span of two hours.
A yellow weather warning was issued prior to the severe weather, highlighting the possibility of strong storms.
As of July 1, average rainfall in the free areas of Cyprus has reached 116% of the normal levels for the season.

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On July 6 and 7, 2026, unusual summer rainfall and thunderstorms affected various regions of Cyprus, particularly in the Nicosia district. The Meteorological Department had issued a yellow warning for severe thunderstorms on July 6, anticipating heavy rainfall. Reports indicated significant precipitation, with intense storms occurring in multiple areas, leading to flooding in some regions.

The record-breaking rainfall was most notable in the village of Agros, where the Meteorological Department recorded 98.1 mm of rain at the conventional station on July 7, surpassing a 50-year-old record for July. An automatic station detected slightly higher levels, registering 100.3 mm in just two hours. This event marked an extraordinary instance of rainfall, as average rainfall in free areas from October to that date amounted to 116% of the norm, totaling 576.9 mm. The storms and heavy downpours have drawn significant attention due to their rarity during what is typically the dry summer season in Cyprus.

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Historic rainfall was recorded in Agros, breaking July records not seen in nearly 50 years.

Heavy rainfall sets July record in Agros, Cyprus during summer storms.

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