A crane truck broke down on the Larnaca to Nicosia highway on Thursday, partially blocking the left lane about one kilometre from the Rizoelia roundabout towards Nicosia, during heavy rainfall.

The vehicle was immobilised in the emergency lane and part of the left lane, with police officers at the scene working to move it.

Heavy rainfall across Cyprus is also affecting road conditions, with reduced visibility and water accumulating on roads, making surfaces slippery.

Police have urged motorists to drive carefully, reduce their speed and remain alert to changing conditions.

The situation may change as weather conditions develop, police said, adding that the update reflected road conditions at 12.15pm.

Heavy rainfall is affecting roads across Paphos district, with reduced visibility and slippery surfaces reported at around 11.15am, police said on Thursday.

Water runoff in some areas is making driving conditions more hazardous, prompting police to urge motorists to exercise caution.

Drivers are advised to reduce speed, keep a safe distance from other vehicles and remain alert to changing road conditions.

Police warned that the situation may change as weather conditions develop, stressing that the information reflects the road network at the time of publication.

A parked car was crushed by a falling metal structure during heavy rain and strong winds on Griva Digeni Avenue in Paphos on Thursday.

Nobody was inside the vehicle when the structure fell, Paphos acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou said.

He urged people to take precautions during severe weather.