Storm causes flooding, flight diversions and lightning injury in Cyprus

Cyprus

First seen: Aug 29, 2026, 4:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 29, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Severe storms caused flooding and disruption in Cyprus, including diverted flights. One person was reportedly rescued from the sea and another was struck by lightning.

SO WHAT?

The storm has caused wider transport disruption and multiple public-safety incidents beyond the initial maritime rescue.

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thueringer-allgemeine.dede

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Aug 29, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC

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Aug 29, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC

de.euronews.comde

Unwetter über Zypern – Mann von Blitz getroffen, Chaos in Gemeinden

Aug 29, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC

news.dede

Tourismus News: Sturm auf Zypern – Hubschrauber rettet Mensch aus Seenot

Aug 29, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC