Cyprus departments say rainwater flowing to the sea is part of natural cycle
Cyprus’ Water Development Department and the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research have said that recent public concerns about rainwater reaching the sea instead of being captured in dams reflect…
Cyprus justice minister observes firefighting drill in Larnaca
Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris has attended a joint firefighting exercise near the Larnaca Salt Lake, where police aviation units, the Fire Service and the volunteer group SupportCY tested their response…
March rains boost Cyprus’ water reserves as dam inflows reach 12.3 million cubic meters
Heavy rainfall in recent days has made March one of the most beneficial months for Cyprus’ water reserves in a decade, with total inflows into the island’s dams reaching 12.3…
Water inflows remain low at Cyprus dams despite recent rainfall
Water inflows at dams in the districts of Paphos, Larnaca and Famagusta remain well below last year’s levels despite several days of increased rainfall. In Paphos, overall dam capacity stands…
Water Cuts Continue in Parts of Larnaca Due to Desalination Plant Issues
Water outages are continuing in selected areas of Larnaca because of ongoing problems at the desalination units, local authorities said. In a statement, the Larnaca Water Board urged consumers to…
Clean Monday Message Urges Respect for Nature Beyond the Holiday
As Clean Monday draws families outdoors to celebrate the start of Lent, the long-standing message “Clean Monday, Clean Every Day — Nature Is Not a Dump” returns with renewed urgency.…
February Rainfall Reaches 81% of Normal Levels, Meteorology Department Says
Rainfall across Cyprus reached 81% of the normal monthly average for February, according to figures released by the Meteorology Department. In the past 24 hours, Platania recorded 22.4 millimeters of…
Dust, Rain and Strong Winds Expected Across Cyprus
A low‑pressure system over the Black Sea is moving northeast and will briefly affect the region Wednesday, with dense dust in the atmosphere expected until midday. Skies will be mostly…
New episode of dust affecting Cyprus
A new episode of dust is affecting Cyprus. At 3 a.m., dust levels in Limassol, Nicosia, Paphos and Zygi were in the “orange” category, ranging between 100 and 140 micrograms…
Water Levels in Cyprus Dams Drop to 13.8%, Well Below Last Year
Water levels in Cyprus’ dams have fallen to 13.8% of capacity, down sharply from 26% at the same time last year, the Water Development Department has confirmed. Total storage stands…