Preliminary data from the Department of Meteorology indicates that the average total rainfall in the free areas of Cyprus from August 1st to 27th has reached only 48% of the normal amount for the month.
The total rainfall during this period amounted to 1.4 millimetres compared to the August average of 2.9 millimetres.
The highest rainfall was recorded in Lythrodontas with 7.5 millimetres, followed by Stavros tis Psokas with 3.9 millimetres.
The Meteorological Service continues to monitor the rainfall situation closely.
