March rainfall in Cyprus reaches 176% of average

The Department of Meteorology in Cyprus released preliminary data on Thursday regarding rainfall levels observed from March 1 to March 26. Precipitation reached 176% of the average for the entire month, totaling 108.8 millimeters compared to the normal monthly average of 61.9 millimeters. Stavros tis Psokas recorded the highest rainfall with 236 millimeters, which is 202% of its normal monthly capacity. Other regions experiencing significant precipitation included Platania with 193 millimeters, Pano Panagia with 192.6 millimeters, Saittas with 175.1 millimeters, and Prodromos with 166.7 millimeters. Data from the 24-hour period ending on the morning of March 26 highlighted notable rainfall in Kellaki with 36 millimeters, Saittas with 28.9 millimeters, and Pano Panagia with 27.5 millimeters. While the source notes this as a surge in precipitation, the official figures indicate that the island is approaching double the standard rainfall for the month of March.