The demand for power hit a record high on Monday due to the heat wave in Cyprus. At 13.45, the total production of electric energy reached 1031 megawatts, when total availability stands at 1058 megawatts and production availability at 1039 megawatts.

According to an EAC official, demand has reached a record high but there is no risk for black-out. When the authority faces problems, it will proceed to a selective electricity cut. The maximum demand is not expected to be much lower than 1048 megawatts, which is the total production availability for today.

The increased demand is linked to the heat have that hit Cyprus in the past few days, when temperatures stood 6 degrees above the normal. On Sunday, the temperature reached 44C. Met Service Manager, Kyriakos Theofilou stated that temperature on Monday is expected to reach 43C or even more. The temperature will remain stable tomorrow, while on Wednesday it is expected to fall slightly.

The Labour Ministry issued an announcement, according to which no worker must be exposed to the sun between 12.00 am and 4.00 pm. Similarly, the Civil Defence recommended a number of measures for the self-protection against the heat wave, such as the avoidance of unnecessary movement and the heavy work under the sun. People must wear light-coloured clothes, hats and glasses if necessary.