Cyprus Under Orange Alert as Temperatures Soar to 43°C

Cyprus is under an orange alert for extreme maximum temperatures, with the mercury expected to reach 43 degrees Celsius inland and 33 degrees Celsius in the higher mountains, according to the Department of Meteorology.

The warning is in effect until 5 p.m. today.

Detailed Forecast: Seasonal low pressure and a warm air mass are affecting the area. The weather will be mainly clear, with light to moderate winds. Temperatures will reach 43 degrees inland, 36 degrees on the east, south, and north coasts, and 33 degrees on the west coast and higher mountains.

Tonight, the weather will be mainly clear, with possible local fog. Winds will be light and temperatures will drop to 27 degrees inland, 25 degrees on the coasts, and 24 degrees in the higher mountains.

On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, the weather will be mainly clear, with a gradual noticeable drop in temperature.