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Most of Argaka Dam is nearly dry, with its capacity dropping to 1.3% and just 11,000 cubic meters of water remaining, according to Cyprus Weather Enthusiasts.
Water levels in Cyprus’ major dams fell to 14.7% at the end of the summer season, the Water Development Department reported in its latest survey on Aug. 29. The total volume stored in the island’s reservoirs stands at 42.752 million cubic meters.
The two largest dams in Cyprus, Kouris and Asprokremmos, are at exceptionally low levels compared with previous years. Kouris Dam holds 15.097 million cubic meters, or 13.1% of its capacity, while Asprokremmos Dam contains 7.105 million cubic meters, or 13.6%.
The Water Department said Nicosia district’s dams are in the worst relative condition. Vyziakia, Xyliato, and Kalopanagiotis dams together contain only 185,000 cubic meters of water, equal to 5.3% of their combined capacity.
For context, the Nicosia District Local Authority reports daily water use of 72,000 cubic meters, mainly from desalinated water.
Vyziakia and Argaka nearly empty
Two dams are almost completely dry. Vyziakia holds just 11,000 cubic meters (0.7%), and Argaka 13,000 cubic meters (1.3%).
Other dams with less than 100,000 cubic meters of water as of Aug. 29 include:
Agia Marina Polis Chrysochous: 57,000 cubic meters (19.1%)
Kalopanagiotis: 76,000 cubic meters (20.9%)
Xyliatos: 98,000 cubic meters (6.9%)
Argaka Dam showed similarly alarming levels on Aug. 17, according to Cyprus Weather Enthusiasts.
With information from 24News.
