Reservoir levels across Cyprus have increased following rainfall over the past three days, with total capacity reaching 37.9%, equivalent to 110.222 million cubic metres of stored water. This marks a notable rise compared to 23.6% or 68.570 million cubic metres recorded on the same day last year.
According to the Water Development Department, inflows over the past three days amounted to 2.177 million cubic metres. Since 1 October, total inflows have reached 93.278 million cubic metres.
Koumis reservoir sees strongest inflow
The Kouris reservoir recorded the highest inflow during the three-day period, at 0.625 million cubic metres. As the largest reservoir in Cyprus, with a capacity of 115 million cubic metres, it now stands at 35.9% full, holding 41.240 million cubic metres. A year ago, it was at 19.2% with 22.088 million cubic metres.
Mixed trends across other reservoirs
Kalavasos reservoir stands at 20.3%, with 3.470 million cubic metres, down from 26.5% last year. Its recent inflows reached 0.181 million cubic metres.
Asprokremmos reservoir, the largest in Paphos, rose to 38.6% with 20.210 million cubic metres. This compares to 24.1% or 12.607 million cubic metres last year. Inflows over the past three days reached 0.579 million cubic metres.
Germasogeia reservoir is now at 52.1%, holding 7.039 million cubic metres, a sharp increase from 25.3% last year. Recent inflows totalled 0.239 million cubic metres.
Kannaviou reservoir reached 48.4%, with 8.317 million cubic metres stored. Total inflows since October stand at 8.246 million cubic metres.
Evretou reservoir climbed to 44.9%, holding 10.764 million cubic metres, nearly double last year’s 24.0%. Inflows since October have reached 8.657 million cubic metres.
Dipotamos reservoir stands at 36.7%, with 5.682 million cubic metres, slightly below last year’s 37.1%.
Overall, the data reflects a steady improvement in water reserves following recent rainfall, with most reservoirs recording higher levels than the same period last year.
Source: CNA