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Cyprus Dam Levels Remain Low Despite Recent Rainfall

Published January 26, 2026, 17:13
Cyprus Dam Levels Remain Low Despite Recent Rainfall

Despite recent rainfall, the situation in Cyprus' dams remains worrying, with overall capacity at 11.8% as of January 26th. Inflow into the dams over the last three days reached 2.4 million cubic meters, with the majority going to dams in the Paphos district. However, Ms. Economidou from the Water Development Department emphasized that more and stronger rainfall is needed to overcome the drought. She also noted that Cyprus has a large number of dams relative to its size, and almost all rivers have been utilized. Rational water management includes balancing storage with environmental protection.