Cyprus’s dams stood at an overall capacity of 39.3% on September 1, with water reserves at 117.9 million cubic metres, according to Water Development Department data.
The picture is markedly improved compared with the same period last year, when capacity stood at just 15.5% and reserves at 46.4 million cubic metres. Despite the sharp rise, current levels remain noticeably lower than in September 2022, when capacity had reached 76%.
Over the past three months, a period when evaporation losses increase due to high temperatures, total reserves fell by around 7 million cubic metres.
Four dams above 85%
Of Cyprus’s 21 dams, four are above 85% capacity. Kalopanagiotis is at 100%, Klirou-Malounta-Akaki at 89.7%, Solea at 88% and Tamassos at 86%.
Three dams are at good levels: Xyliatos at 82%, Vyzakia at 79% and Pomos at 70%.
A further four are at moderate levels: Agia Marina Chrysochous at 59%, Arminou at 58%, Argaka at 56% and Germasogeia at 52%.
Six dams at low levels
Six dams remain at low levels. Kannaviou is at 45%, Polemidia at 44%, Evretou at 42%, and Kouris and Mavrokolympos are both at 39%. Asprokremmos stands at 38%.
The picture is even more difficult at four dams where capacity is below 35%. Dipotamos is at 29%, Kalavasos at 23%, Lefkara at 18%, while the Achna dam is limited to just 1%.
(information from CNA)
