The western and southern coasts—particularly the districts of Paphos, Limassol, and Larnaca—are the areas most likely to be affected by severe weather, due to the orange warning in effect from 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday until 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, while the rains are expected to increase inflows into the reservoirs, according to Meteorologist Andreas Chrysanthou.
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In statements to CNA, Mr. Chrysanthou noted that today’s rainfall is expected to affect the whole of Cyprus, though the conditions will not be of the same intensity everywhere or persist for the entire duration of the warning. “Only isolated incidents will be severe,” he noted, adding that rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected in Nicosia, though of lesser intensity compared to the western and southern coasts.
Regarding the possibility of issuing a warning via the CY Alert system, Mr. Chrysanthou stated that this falls under the jurisdiction of Civil Defense, which has been informed of the situation. “It’s possible, yes, that you’ll receive a CY Alert,” he said, adding that consultations have taken place with the Department of Meteorology.
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Referring to inflows into the dams, Mr. Chrysanthou said that the expected rains are likely to contribute to inflows, though the extent of these will become clear once the weather events occur. “The upcoming rains are capable of increasing inflows into the dams. Whether these are substantial or minimal will become clear,” he noted.
At the same time, he mentioned that rain is expected on Thursday and Friday, and may occur intermittently over the weekend as well, though not as intensely as today’s precipitation.
Regarding weather conditions for the remainder of October, he noted that it is still too early to make reliable predictions, adding, however, that “the signs are positive.”
Reservoir Fill Level at 36.8%
Meanwhile, the total reservoir fill rate currently stands at 36.8%, with the volume of stored water totaling 110.3 million cubic meters, out of a total capacity of 300.1 million cubic meters, according to data from the Department of Water Development.
The Kalopanagiotis Dam has the highest fill rate, at 100%, followed by the Klerou, Malounda, and Akaki dams at 87%, Solea at 84%, Tamassos at 79%, Xyliatos at 74%, Vyzakia at 71%, and Arminou at 63%.
The Pomos Dam is at 60% capacity, the Germasogeia and Agia Marina Chrysochous dams are at 48%, the Argaka Dam is at 44%, 43% for Polemidia, 42% for Kannaviou, 39% for Evretou, and 37% for Kouris.
Next are the Asprokremmos Dam at 35%, the Mavrokolympos Dam at 30%, the Dipotamos Dam at 25%, the Kalavasos Dam at 22%, the Lefkara Dam at 17%, and the Achna Dam at 8%.
Source: CNA
