August rainfall reaches 255% of monthly average in Republic-controlled areas
Average August rainfall reached 498.5mm, with all measuring stations recording above-normal levels, the Met Service said.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Average rainfall recorded in August reached 498.5mm, equivalent to 255 per cent of the monthly average in areas controlled by the Republic, the Met Service said on Thursday. Rainfall exceeded the monthly average at every measuring station.
Highest readings
Rainfall reached more than 10 times the normal monthly amount at some locations.
The highest reading was recorded at Panayia bridge, at 1,593 per cent of the monthly average. Lythrodontas recorded 1,270 per cent, Kornos 1,108 per cent, Larnaca airport 800 per cent and Platania 471 per cent.
Rainfall since October
Since October 1, average rainfall has reached 585.7mm, equivalent to 117 per cent of the normal amount for the period.
All measuring stations recorded more than 100 per cent of their respective averages.
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