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Critical Water Levels in Cyprus Dams

Published December 30, 2025, 09:01
Critical Water Levels in Cyprus Dams

The inflow of water into Cyprus' dams is described as tragic by an official from the Water Development Department (WDD). Since October 1st, the total inflow amounts to only 1.7 million cubic meters, a negligible amount compared to the average inflow of the last 30-35 years (13 million cubic meters). The dam levels are continuously decreasing as consumption exceeds inflow. Prolonged, torrential rains in the mountains are needed to reverse the situation, and the public is urged to use water wisely.