Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ reservoirs are approaching a total of 100 million cubic metres of water as higher than expected rainfall continues into spring. As of Thursday morning, reservoirs held over 93.5 billion litres, averaging 32.2% full.
Current totals and outlook
The amount of water across Cyprus’ reservoirs stands at more than 93.5 million cubic metres, equivalent to over 164 billion pints. Development department technician Marios Hadjicostis told the Cyprus News Agency it is “now very likely” that total stored water will reach 100 million cubic metres.
Comparison with last year
The current total is significantly higher than a year ago, when reservoirs held just under 70.4 billion litres and were 24.3% full on average.
Regional reservoir levels
Reservoirs in the Nicosia district are the fullest on the island at 83.2% of capacity, with Xyliatos and Kalopanayiotis completely full. A year ago, reservoirs in the district were 19.8% full.
In the Polis Chrysochous region, reservoirs are 45.5% full, with the Argaka, Pomos and Ayia Marina reservoirs at capacity.
In the Paphos area, reservoirs are 38.5% full, led by Mavrokolympos at 79.5%. This time last year, Mavrokolympos was entirely empty after being drained in January to fix a corroded vent, while overall reservoirs in the Paphos area stood at 24.6% full.
Southern conveyor and lowest levels
Reservoirs linked to the southern conveyor are the least full in Cyprus at 27% of capacity, compared with 23.9% a year ago. The Achna reservoir is currently the emptiest in Cyprus at 2.1% full, holding 143,000 cubic metres of water.
Which reservoir area in Cyprus currently has the highest overall fill level?
