Evretou dam overflows
Evretou dam, the island’s third largest water reservoir, began overflowing on Thursday afternoon. Dozens had flocked to the site earlier in the day, in anticipation of
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Future water supply faces huge challenges, Kadis says
AGRICULTURE Minister Costas Kadis warned on Friday that despite the fact reservoirs have overflowed this year, everything points to gradually fewer available water quantities in
Police warn of road closures as private dam expected to overflow during the night
Police were on Thursday evening advising motorists of possible detours on the Limassol-Paphos highway as a precaution due to the high possibility of a local
Cyprus sees fourth heaviest rainy season since 1901
The rainy season 2018-2019 is the fourth heaviest since 1901, with reservoirs expected to continue to fill until the end of April even without additional
Cyprus secures €40m loan for two water projects
The Council of Europe Development Bank on Friday approved a loan of €40m to Cyprus. The loan aims to finance two water supply projects to
As reservoirs fill, desalination plants go into overdrive
By Lizzy Ioannidou It’s been the rainiest January in 30 years with water pouring into the island’s reservoirs, yet rather than this being an opportunity
Water supply restored to Paphos communities
Water supply to the municipalities and communities in the peripheral area of Paphos was fully restored and has continued uninterrupted from 4.30am Sunday, the Water
Most areas to have water restored Friday morning, Paphos region on Saturday (Updated)
The protracted torrential rain may have fed the island’s reservoirs with much-needed water but even as skies cleared on Thursday, many areas islandwide have been
Dangerous and slippery roads after overnight rains (Updated)
Despite torrential rain and strong winds in the Larnaca and Famagusta districts during the night, no damage was reported. Rain and snow in the mountains
Reservoirs only at 12 per cent capacity, despite recent downpours
By Lizzy Ioannidou Despite the heavy rainfall and the increased inflow of water into the island’s reservoirs, water stocks are at lower levels compared with
Engineers warn of Kouris contamination from residential zoning
The reversal of a 2008 decision which converted the area surrounding the Kouris dam from a protected to a residential area is essential for the
Residents in Paphos complain of ‘smelly water’
Scores of residents are complaining because water in Paphos and Geroskipou has an earthy taste and smell, daily Politis reported on Friday. The water in
Agriculture minister promises action over water shortages
Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Monday that new measures to tackle long-term drought should be introduced in September including more desalination plants and possibly
Cyprus urgently needs solar desalination
By Charles Ellinas Another year, another drought, reservoirs less than a quarter full, water being rationed. This is not a one off. Due to climate
Larnaca board urges people to save water, says fines may follow
The Larnaca water board made a plea to the public on Tuesday to save water or it would be forced to impose fines on anyone
Parliament rejects ban on drinking water being used in pools
Parliament on Friday rejected a bill which aimed to ban drinking water from use in swimming pools. Water coming from the island’s main supply –
Cyprus entering third year of drought
Cyprus is in its third year of drought with water in dams at the lowest levels since 2008, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Thursday.
Upgraded water in schools to cut costs and help environment
The first dispensers with chilled filtered drinking water were installed in the Laniteia Lyceum in the Larnaca district on Monday as part of a plan
Paphos farmers call for district desalination unit
Farmers in the Paphos area met on Monday to discuss problems with water cuts and stressed the necessity for a desalination plant in the region.
Cyprus supports Ιnternational Decade for Action on Water
Cyprus fully supports the Ιnternational Decade for Action on Water for Sustainable Development 2018-2028 and is ready to actively participate in its activities, Permanent Representative
