As of September 1, the reservoirs were 39.3% full, with a total stored volume of 117.9 million cubic meters out of 300 million cubic meters, which is the total capacity of the 21 dams across Cyprus, according to data published on the website of the Department of Water Development.
The corresponding storage level at the beginning of September last year was only 15.5%, with 46.4 million cubic meters stored. Over the past three months, during which evaporation has been higher due to higher temperatures, the total reservoir level has decreased by 7 million cubic meters.
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By comparison, in September 2022—which was the best hydrological year on record according to data published by the Water Development Department for the past five years— the water level stood at 76%.
Of the 21 dams, four are at an “exceptional” level, with a fill rate exceeding 85%. Specifically, the Kalopanagiotis Dam, which is also the smallest, is at 100 percent; the Klerou-Malounda-Akaki Dam is at 89.7 percent; the Solea Dam is at 88%, and the Tamassos Dam is at 86%.
Three other dams are at a “good” level, meaning their capacity is between 68% and 85%: the Xyliatos Dam at 82%, the Vyzakia Dam at 79%, and the Pomo Dam at 70%.
Four other dams are at a “moderate” level (51–68%): the Agia Marina Chrysochous Dam (59%), the Arminos Dam (58%), the Argaka Dam (56%), and the Germasogeia Dam (52%).
Six dams remain at a “low” level (35–51%): the Kannavi Dam at 45%, the Polemidia Dam at 44%, the Evretos Dam at 42%, the Kouri Dam and the Mavrokolympos Dam at 39% each, and the Asprokremmos Dam at 38%.
Finally, the water levels at four dams are at a “critical” level, meaning they are below 35%: the Dipotamos Dam at 29%, the Kalavassos Dam at 23%, the Lefkara Dam at 18%, and the Achna Dam at just 1%.
Source: CNA
