Cyprus dam water reserves reach 33.9 percent capacity

Marios Hatzikostis, Senior Technical Engineer at the Water Development Department, stated that dam water levels in Cyprus have reached 33.9 percent of total capacity, amounting to 98.7 million cubic meters. This figure represents an improvement compared to the same period last year, when levels were at 24.1 percent or 70 million cubic meters. Total water inflow since October 1st has reached 81 million cubic meters, with 3.75 million cubic meters recorded in the last three days. March recorded the highest monthly inflow, an event characterized as rare for the winter season. Despite the improved levels, Hatzikostis emphasized that the current reserves are not sufficient to ensure long-term water security. He urged the public to practice water conservation, citing the increasing frequency of droughts in the region. The official credited the seasonal inflows since October for preventing a more critical situation.