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Agia Marina Chrysochous Dam Overflows – See Video

Published March 28, 2026, 07:09
Agia Marina Chrysochous Dam Overflows – See Video

The Agia Marina Chrysochous dam overflowed in the early hours of the morning, becoming the third of the eight dams in the Paphos province to overflow this year. The dam, with a capacity of 298,000 cubic meters, is smaller in size but important for the area, as it primarily serves irrigation purposes and covers the needs of agricultural production. The water collected in the reservoir comes from the Xeros River. The artificial lake was created in 1965 and is a significant water project for the Chrysochous region. The overflow of the dam has been recorded again in 2019, 2020 and 2022, indicating increased water supply to the area. The dam is located in an area of particular natural beauty and is an important green lung for the community. The overflow of the dam is a positive sign for the water supply of the area, but requires attention and management to avoid flooding.