In August, rainfall was recorded at ten times the normal amount for the month, according to data released Monday by the Department of Meteorology.
Specifically, based on preliminary data through the morning of Monday, August 31, the average rainfall recorded in the unoccupied areas reached 30 millimeters, while the monthly average is 2.9 millimeters, representing a 1,034% increase.
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In fact, 22.5 of the 30 millimeters were recorded over the last three days.
The highest amount was recorded in Platania at 83.9 millimeters, up from 12.8 millimeters, representing a 655% increase compared to the monthly average.
In percentage terms, the largest increase for the month was recorded in Frenaros and Xylotymbou, with amounts exceeding 200 times the monthly average. In Frenaros, 27.3 millimeters of rain fell, representing a 0.1% increase (27,300%), and in Xylotymbou, 40 millimeters fell, representing a 0.2% increase (20,000%).
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The amount of rain that fell at Larnaca Airport was more than 40 times the normal amount (26.2 millimeters compared to 0.6), and the amount received at Panagia Bridge was nearly 30 times greater (43.4 millimeters compared to 1.5).
With the exception of Pano Panagia, where no precipitation was recorded, and Paphos Airport, where precipitation reached the seasonal average (0.2 millimeters), all stations of the Meteorological Department far exceeded the normal rainfall for the month.
From October 1, 2025, through the end of August 2026, rainfall totaled 608.3 millimeters, which is 122% of the normal amount for that period, with all stations across Cyprus exceeding 100% of the normal amount.
Source: CNA
