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1. Mid-summer storms give Cyprus reservoirs an unexpected boost

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mid-summer-storms-give-cyprus-reservoirs-an-unexpected-boost

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....

2. Escape ramps added to reservoirs to stop animals from drowning

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/escape-ramps-added-to-reservoirs-to-stop-animals-from-drowning

A small but important step is being taken in Cyprus to protect wildlife and stray animals that often end up trapped in artificial lakes and water reservoirs across the island....

3. Dams twice as full as last year, but officials warn it’s no time to relax

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dams-twice-as-full-as-last-year-but-officials-warn-it-s-no-time-to-relax

Cyprus’ reservoirs are in much better shape than last year, with water levels now more than double what they were at the same time in 2025, but officials are still warning that the island is far from out of the woods....

4. Could our electricity bills drop by 50–70%? New underwater tech (already in Cyprus) says yes!

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/could-our-electricity-bills-drop-by-50–70-new-underwater-tech-already-in-cyprus-says-yes

Could electricity bills be cut by as much as 50%? According to BaroMar CEO Yonadav Buber, the answer is yes....

5. Cyprus can’t keep praying for rain, Nicosia EOA chief says

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-can-t-keep-praying-for-rain-nicosia-eoa-chief-says

Cypriots may still be paying ''satisfactory'' prices for water today, but the country is increasingly feeling the consequences of years of delayed planning and underinvestment in its water system, according to the head of Nicosia’s regional administration organization....

6. Birdlife returns to revived Kouklia wetlands as Cyprus celebrates nature comeback

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/birdlife-returns-to-revived-kouklia-wetlands-as-cyprus-celebrates-nature-comeback

After years of drought, shrinking wetlands, and growing fears over climate change, a rare sight unfolded this week in the Mesaoria region: water glistening across the Kouklia reservoir, birds circling overhead, and nature slowly reclaiming its place....

7. Cyprus water reserves recover, but supply risks still loom

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-water-reserves-recover-but-supply-risks-still-loom

Cyprus’s water reserves show some improvement compared with last year, but concerns about long-term supply have not disappeared....

8. Oil prices drop, but drivers aren’t seeing relief at the pump

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/oil-prices-drop-but-drivers-aren-t-seeing-relief-at-the-pump

Even if tensions in the Persian Gulf begin to ease, a quick return to lower energy prices is unlikely. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and gas shipments, would certainly help restore supply. However, it is only one step in the recovery process....

9. Reservoir levels improve to 33.9% but long-term water concerns remain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/reservoir-levels-improve-to-33-9-but-long-term-water-concerns-remain

Water reserves have reached 33.9% of their total capacity, marking an improvement compared to the same period last year, though officials say the situation remains far from secure for the future....

10. Good news for summer? Cyprus dams rise after days of heavy rain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/good-news-for-summer-cyprus-dams-rise-after-days-of-heavy-rain

After months of concern over water reserves, Cyprus received a welcome boost this week as heavy rainfall from Storm Erminio significantly increased inflows into the island’s dams, a development officials say could help ease pressure ahead of the challenging summer season....

11. Heavy rains boost Cyprus' dams, but water shortages still a concern

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-boost-cyprus-dams-but-water-shortages-still-a-concern

Cyprus got a welcome boost to its water reserves over the past four days, with more than 3 million cubic meters of rainwater filling the country’s dams, according to the latest measurements from the Department of Water Development. The 18 largest dams in the free areas of Cyprus are now 22.1% full....

12. Cyprus dams drop to 21% capacity as officials hope for March rains

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dams-drop-to-21-capacity-as-officials-hope-for-march-rains

Water levels in Cyprus’ dams remain worryingly low, with reservoirs across the island now just 21% full, according to the Water Development Department....

13. Rain boosts Paphos water reserves, easing summer shortage fears

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rain-boosts-paphos-water-reserves-easing-summer-shortage-fears

Recent rainfall has given a welcome lift to water supplies in the district of Paphos, with local officials saying the downpours have significantly strengthened dam reserves and improved the region’s overall water outlook....

14. Nicosia households could see water cuts despite government reassurances

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-households-could-see-water-cuts-despite-government-reassurances

Nicosia households could see their taps run dry as the city faces potential water cuts, the Nicosia Water Authority (EOA) warned Thursday, responding to a proposed 10% reduction in supply from government water projects....

15. Heavy rains deliver biggest boost to Cyprus dams this year (videos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-deliver-biggest-boost-to-cyprus-dams-this-year-videos

After several days of sustained rainfall across Cyprus, the low-pressure system currently affecting the island has brought the most substantial boost to dam reserves so far this hydrological year....

16. Cyprus ends 2025 with dams critically low despite December rain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ends-2025-with-dams-critically-low-despite-december-rain

Cyprus is ending 2025 with its water reserves still at critically low levels, despite a December marked by colder temperatures, rainfall, and snowfall in higher elevations....

17. €10.2 million paid to drought-hit farmers in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/€10-2-million-paid-to-drought-hit-farmers-in-cyprus

Cyprus paid out €10.2 million in compensation to farmers and producer groups hit by severe drought, the Agriculture Department announced, marking a major step in easing the financial strain caused by one of the driest periods in recent years....

18. Half a million cubic meters of rain won’t save Cyprus next summer

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/half-a-million-cubic-meters-of-rain-won-t-save-cyprus-next-summer

Early signs from this winter’s rainfall are already raising alarm bells: the water collected in Cyprus’ dams so far is nowhere near enough to change the picture for 2026....

19. Heavy rains continue, flooding roads and homes across Cyprus (photos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-continue-flooding-roads-and-homes-across-cyprus-photos

Heavy rains are drenching Cyprus, bringing relief to some after weeks of concern over water levels but also creating disruptions and safety risks as the storm system Byron moves across the island....

20. “Byron” rains revive Cyprus dams, Mavrokolympos leads the way

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/byron-rains-revive-cyprus-dams-mavrokolympos-leads-the-way

The low-pressure system known as “Byron,” which has been affecting Cyprus since last Saturday, delivered much-needed rainfall across several regions, resulting in a notable increase in dam water levels....

21. Heavy rains fail to rescue Cyprus reservoirs from record low levels

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/heavy-rains-fail-to-rescue-cyprus-reservoirs-from-record-low-levels

Since the start of October, inflows have totaled just 295,000 cubic meters, the lowest in the past ten years for this time of year....

22. Cyprus is running out of water, now private companies say they can make it rain

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-is-running-out-of-water-now-private-companies-say-they-can-make-it-rain

Several companies in Cyprus are urging the government to move forward on cloud-seeding initiatives aimed at boosting rainfall as the island confronts a deepening water shortage....

23. Iran tries to squeeze rain from empty skies as record drought deepens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/iran-tries-to-squeeze-rain-from-empty-skies-as-record-drought-deepens

With reservoirs running dry and the country’s largest lake turning into a cracked salt bed, Iran is now trying to manufacture the one thing it desperately lacks: rain....

24. Cyprus dams near record lows after storm “Barbara” brings little relief

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dams-near-record-lows-after-storm-barbara-brings-little-relief

The rain from storm “Barbara” offered only a brief and modest reprieve for Cyprus’ struggling water reserves, with most of the downpour concentrated along the coast, according to the Water Development Department’s latest data....

25. Cyprus’ major dams nearly dry as summer ends

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-major-dams-nearly-dry-as-summer-ends

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....

26. Water supply restored in Limassol after wildfires, officials say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-supply-restored-in-limassol-after-wildfires-officials-say

The water supply network in Limassol is gradually returning to normal following the devastating wildfires in the region’s mountainous areas, officials said Monday....

27. Cyprus dams plunge below 20% as state races to secure water supply

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-dams-plunge-below-20-as-state-races-to-secure-water-supply

Cyprus is grappling with one of its worst water crises in decades, with dam capacity falling to just 19.6% as of June 27, nearly half of what it was a year ago, officials confirmed....

28. Water breakthrough in Paphos as lifeline found underground

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-breakthrough-in-paphos-as-lifeline-found-underground

As Cyprus continues to grapple with a prolonged drought and soaring summer demand, a rare bit of good news has surfaced, literally....

29. ''Not even a water pistol'': Minister sounds alarm as drought threatens Kataklysmos fun

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/not-even-a-water-pistol-minister-sounds-alarm-as-drought-threatens-kataklysmos-fun

As Cyprus heads into the long Kataklysmos weekend, a time usually marked by beach outings, fairs, and plenty of playful splashing, Agriculture Minister Maria Panagiotou has a firm message: it’s time to put an end to water fights....

30. Desalination lifeline arrives from UAE as island braces for summer drought

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/desalination-lifeline-arrives-from-uae-as-island-braces-for-summer-drought

Mobile desalination units from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Cyprus over the weekend and are now being transported to Limassol and Paphos, just in time to help the island meet soaring water demand during the summer tourist season....

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