Cyprus is burning with 46 degrees

Say a little prayer for Cyprus as it burns in temperatures reaching 46 degrees inland. 

A red weather alert is currently in force as Cyprus record high temperatures of about 46 C inland and 38 C in the mountains.

All coasts will see temperatures rising to 39 C, according to the Mediterranean island’s Meteorology Service.

The red alert is in effect till 5:00pm.

The highest temperature ever recorded in Cyprus was 45.6 C.