Water levels increase in Cyprus dams following recent rainfall

As of Thursday, March 26, Cyprus’s total dam water capacity reached 29.3%, amounting to 85.282 million cubic meters (MCM), compared to 24.5% or 71.322 MCM on the same date last year. Recent rainfall led to an inflow of 4.746 MCM over the past 48 hours, with total inflows since October 1 reaching 67.079 MCM. In the Paphos district, the Agia Marina Chrysochous dam is at 98.7% capacity and expected to overflow, following the Argaka and Pomos dams. Other notable levels include the Kouris dam at 26.9%, the Asprokremmos dam at 32.6%, and the Kannaviou dam at 42%. Conversely, the Kalavasos dam shows a decrease compared to last year, currently at 9.6%. Authorities note that while these levels represent a positive improvement, they do not resolve the country's long-term water scarcity issues.