Cyprus Dams See Improvement After Weekend Rains

The water levels in Cyprus's dams have significantly improved following the recent rainfall. According to Marios Chatzikostis, a technical engineer at the Water Development Department, the weekend rains contributed substantially, with an inflow of 9.2 million cubic meters of water.

The Klerou dam and the Pomos dam have overflowed, reaching 100% capacity. This follows the earlier overflow of the Kalopanagiotis dam.

Despite the improvement, overall reserves remain lower than last year. Specifically, reserves stand at 50 million cubic meters, with a capacity of 17.2%, while last year on the same day, the capacity was 25.9%.

Mr. Chatzikostis recalled that the dams' capacity was at its lowest level on January 1st, comparable to 2008. During the three-day period, 23.4 millimeters of rain were recorded, mainly in the mountains, which contribute more to the supply of the dams.

With a capacity of 17%, the situation is not considered sustainable, and additional solutions are being considered, such as the creation of desalination units. The reduced capacity affects the environment, biodiversity, and community boreholes.

There is cautious optimism that this year's hydrological year will be better than the worst of the last 40 years.