The Nicosia municipality announced a public consultation regarding a new local plan for the city centre. ^[1] The Nicosia Regional Authority initiated an immediate investigation into the causes of flood phenomena on the 28th of October Avenue and the wider Engomi area following floods recorded on Saturday, August 29, 2026. ^[2] The consultation aims to inform the public about the preparation process and record their views, positions, and suggestions. ^[3] The public consultation concerns the municipal districts of Nicosia, Aglandjia, Engomi, and Ayios Dhometios. ^[4] The public consultation event is scheduled to take place on September 4, 2026, at 6pm at the Melina Mercouri Cultural Centre in Nicosia. ^[5] The investigation will examine the sizing of rainwater drainage pipes, study potential impacts from the channelization of the Klymos River, and record any deficiencies in the rainwater drainage network and adjacent roads. ^[6] The Nicosia Regional Authority has requested a decision from the Council of Ministers to assume responsibility for the design and construction of water retention lakes. ^[7] The Nicosia Regional Authority stated that the issue is complex and requires thorough investigation and time, as it involves identifying causes and correcting accumulated problems and failures from past decades. ^[8]