Photo of the day | For the first time... snow falls on the mountains of Cyprus in May

The Troodos Mountains, the highest peaks of Cyprus, witnessed a rare and unprecedented weather event during the month of May, as snow fell suddenly on Sunday evening and continued until Monday morning, accumulating in a scene unusual for the Mediterranean island during the month of May.

This event is completely unusual for this time of year, as the region typically experiences mild spring weather. The snowfall continued into the morning hours, generating considerable interest among local residents and social media users.

Social media platforms in Cyprus circulated photos and videos documenting the extraordinary scene, which quickly spread widely, highlighting this rare weather event that brought winter weather back into the heart of spring.