Cyprus dam levels drop to 13.8% compared to last year

According to the Water Development Department, Cyprus's reservoirs are currently at 13.8% of their total capacity, holding 40.078 million cubic metres (MCM) out of a total of 290.804 MCM. This is a significant decrease from the 26% (75.709 MCM) recorded during the same period last year. The island's largest dam, Kouris, stands at 12.3% capacity, while Asprokremmos and Evretou are at 12.5% and 18% respectively. The Southern Conveyor network is the most severely affected, with the Achna dam at 1.8% and Germasoyeia at 3.3%. In contrast, the smaller reservoirs of Kalopanayiotis and Pomos are nearly full at 100% and 94.7%. Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou has called for a 10% reduction in water usage to help manage the crisis. The government is also prioritizing new desalination projects and network repairs to address the shortage. Additionally, local media will begin broadcasting weekly updates on dam levels to increase public awareness.