Recent rainfall has added more than two million cubic metres of water to Cyprus’ dams, according to Andreas Grigoriou, Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture, speaking to state radio. Despite this improvement, the overall situation remains concerning. Water reserves currently stand at around 25% compared to the same period last year, highlighting the scale of the deficit.
Pressure on Southern Conveyor system
Particular pressure is being recorded in the Southern Conveyor system, which includes key dams such as Kouris, Germasogeia and Kalavasos. These reservoirs are critical for water supply, serving major urban areas including Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and free Famagusta through treatment plants.
Desalination expansion underway
At the same time, plans are progressing to increase desalinated water production. The target is for more than nine desalination units to be operational by 2027, boosting water supply for domestic use by approximately 34%. Grigoriou stressed that this strategy aims to reduce Cyprus’ dependence on rainfall and ensure a more stable water supply in the coming years.