August 2026: Record rainfall and storms in Cyprus in 125 years
Cyprus experienced its rainiest month since 1901/1902 in August 2026, with record precipitation averaging 30 millimeters in free areas—approximately 1,034% above the normal August average of 2.9 millimeters. The month was marked by severe storms, lightning, hail, strong winds, and flooding, which also resulted in deaths and missing persons, including a fatal accident off Cape Greco in Kyrenia.