A strong storm has caused a lot of damage in Paphos, Cyprus. Authorities are getting ready to fix the problems. They will look closely at the damage along the coast. The city plans to make big, lasting repairs. They do not want only quick fixes. This will help protect buildings and local businesses.
The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds, and big waves. This caused problems in popular tourist places. Many shops and restaurants by the sea had floods. The old port and Kato Paphos were hit hard. Waves moved stones and left seaweed and sand everywhere. Business owners looked at the damage and tried to save their things.
Angelos Onisiforou, the acting mayor, said the first job is to check all the storm damage. This will help them plan the repairs. They want to fix weak spots that made the damage worse. Mr. Onisiforou said, "We must help and protect people. We don't want to make new problems." This shows they want good, lasting solutions.
The repairs will fix the damage from this storm. They also want to make the coast stronger for the future. This is important because the weather can be unpredictable. The mayor also said, "We cannot fight nature. But we must take good steps to be ready." This means they accept nature's power but will prepare better.
The local economy depends on tourism. Flooded shops and damaged areas can stop visitors. The city started checking the damage quickly. This shows they want to help people and tourism get back to normal. They are planning strong protections. This will help Paphos stay a popular place for tourists. The next few weeks will show how well these plans work.