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Recent thunderstorms have delivered an unexpected boost to Cyprus' water reserves, sending more than 107,000 cubic metres of water into several of the island's major reservoirs over the past 24 hours.
The inflows followed heavy downpours across mountainous and inland areas, with officials from the Meteorological Department saying the Agros area may have experienced a local record for rainfall intensity during the latest weather system.
According to the Water Development Department, the largest increase was recorded at Kouris Dam, which received 78,000 cubic metres of water. Arminou Dam took in 16,000 cubic metres, followed by Kalavasos with 4,000 cubic metres. Smaller inflows were recorded at Dipotamos and Kannaviou, each receiving 3,000 cubic metres, while Germasogeia gained 2,000 cubic metres and Xyliatos 1,000 cubic metres.
The latest figures leave Cyprus' 18 main reservoirs 41.3 per cent full, with a combined 120.03 million cubic metres of water in storage.
The contrast with last summer is considerable. At the same stage in July 2025, reservoirs were holding just 18.6 per cent of their total capacity after an exceptionally dry period that left several dams close to empty.
While rainfall during July is unusual, the recent storms have provided a timely addition to the island's water reserves during the peak of the summer season.
