Cyprus dam water levels see significant annual increase

As of October 8, 2026, Cyprus has reported a substantial improvement in water reservoir levels due to consistent rainfall. According to the Water Development Department, the current total occupancy of dams stands at 35.6% of their total capacity, amounting to 103.386 million cubic meters. This represents a significant increase compared to the same period in 2025, when capacity was recorded at only 11.9% or 34.703 million cubic meters.

While this represents a net gain of 68.683 million cubic meters of water compared to last year, authorities note that reserves remain lower than levels observed three to four years ago. The October rainfall has been particularly beneficial for the infrastructure, maintaining levels comparable to those recorded at the end of September, despite a slight decrease from the August highs.

The current data highlights a positive trend for water management in the country, with the current figures serving as a recovery from the critical lows experienced during the previous year. No specific further actions were announced, but the Water Development Department continues to monitor the dam levels as the seasonal weather patterns progress.