A big storm brought much hail and rain to Paphos. This happened on Sunday afternoon. The rain became very heavy after lunch. Some places were not safe.
Emergency helpers had to help people. Officials gave important warnings. The weather was not normal. Hail looked like snow on the ground. This made big problems. Roads were not safe. Some homes lost power for a short time.
The fire station got many calls. The rain fell for one hour. It filled drains and flooded rooms. Teams went fast to help with the water. They worked hard to pump water out. They also cleaned drains.
The storm looked very strong near the airport. Hail piled up high. Some places looked like winter. Roads were white with hail. Driving was very dangerous. Police told drivers to be careful. They said to drive slowly.
The weather was bad because of a low-pressure system. The storm ended Sunday night. Some rain continued Monday and Tuesday. The weather will get better this week.
The storm caused problems. No one was hurt. The event shows weather can change fast. We need good plans for bad weather.