Midday electricity demand hits 2025 record high

The highest midday total electricity demand this year was recorded on Monday, the Cyprus transmission system operation (CTSO) said, indicating that by the afternoon demand may set a further record high for this year.

The statement was made as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for high temperatures in place from noon to 5pm. Highs in Nicosia were set to hit 41C.

At 12:15 pm, the total demand for electricity totalled 1,046 megawatts, exceeding previous days in July, which generally recorded below 1,000 mw.