Cyprus reservoir capacity rises to 35.1 percent following recent rainfall

Recent rainfall across Cyprus has led to a notable increase in reservoir capacity, which reached 35.1 percent by October 30, 2026. According to Alexios Frangeskou, an executive engineer at the Water Development Department (WDD), this level corresponds to 101.9 million cubic metres of water. The current status is a significant improvement compared to the same period last year, when reservoir levels stood at only 10.7 percent, or 31.3 million cubic metres.

Approximately 220,000 cubic metres of water flowed into the system within a single day. The Kouris reservoir received the largest share at 64,000 cubic metres, followed by the Arminou reservoir with 54,000 cubic metres. Additional inflows were recorded at the Asprokremmos and Evretou reservoirs, as well as several facilities supplied by the southern conveyor project in the Limassol and Larnaca districts.

Despite the positive trend and the early start to the hydrological year, authorities caution against complacency. Frangeskou noted that while the recent inflows are encouraging, they are insufficient to drastically alter the overall water balance. The reservoirs remain at approximately one-third of their total capacity, and officials emphasize that continued winter rainfall is essential to ensure long-term water security.