Cyprus has not been ‘left without water’
The government on Tuesday sought to downplay worries that – amid the persistent drought – Cyprus will dry out, insisting it has taken a series of actions ensuring adequate water supply.
But ...
Communities call for water after reservoir dries up
Five communities in the Nicosia district are facing water supply difficulties after the Vyzakia reservoir dried up, the House agriculture committee heard on Tuesday, along with pleas for immediate measures ...
Cyprus withdrawing too much water from reservoirs
No clear policy means water wasted
‘Much has been announced, little has been done’
By Tom Cleaver
Cyprus is “exceeding approved water withdrawal limits” when taking water out of reservoirs ...
Nicosia plans to build two new reservoirs
Plans are afoot to build two new reservoirs in Nicosia, Turkish Cypriot Nicosia mayor Mehmet Harmanci said on Sunday.
Speaking to Tak, the north’s news agency, he said plans ...
Despite winter weather, February rainfall below average
Despite heavy rainfall in the last couple of days, February has been a dry month so far with rain falling below the average, the meteorology department said on Tuesday.
It ...
‘Ambitious’ water plan presented as reservoirs barely a quarter full
An “ambitious but absolutely necessary” plan to ensure every household and every sector has the water it needs was presented on Wednesday by Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, who said reservoirs ...
November rainfall rises to 150% of average but reservoirs nearly empty
The amount of rain which has fallen in Cyprus so far during the month of November is already at 150 per cent of the average for the whole month, yet the ...
November rainfall already at 117% of month’s average
The amount of rain which has fallen in November so far already exceeds 117 per cent of the average rainfall for the entire month, the met office revealed on Monday.
An ...
Reservoir capacity drops to 46 per cent
Reservoirs in Cyprus are currently at 46 per cent capacity, a notable decline from the 68 per cent figure recorded last year. the Met Office said on Thursday.
Since October 1, a total ...
Water in reservoirs lower than last year
Water in Cyprus’ reservoirs stands at 58.5 per cent of capacity, considerably lower compared with the same time last year and will decrease further until October and November when the first ...
Bad year for rain, but reservoirs at ‘comfortable’ levels
Reservoirs are less full than last year despite frequent rain over the past week, with total reserves standing at 67.2 per cent compared with 75.9 per cent this time last year, the ...
Cyprus is prepared to face drought emergency
The decades of no rain and drought Cyprus has been through in the past led the Water Development Department (WDD) to create the necessary infrastructure to be able to deal “...
Reservoirs at only 50% of capacity, Nicosia area only 30%
The island’s reservoirs are only at just over 50 per cent capacity due to the dearth of rainfall for this time of the year, it was reported on Sunday.
The ...