Strong inflows boost reservoir levels
A notable improvement in dam water levels has been recorded this year, reflecting a stronger hydrological outlook compared to 2025.
In particular, water inflow over the past three days reached 1.370 million cubic metres (MCM), while total inflow since October 1 has risen to 99.462 MCM.
Higher capacity compared to last year
According to Kitasweather, total dam capacity stood at 39.6% on Monday, May 4, 2026, up from 39.2% recorded on the morning of April 30.
On the same day last year, dam levels were significantly lower at just 23.0%, highlighting the scale of this year’s recovery in dam water levels.
Rainfall drives sharp increase
Total inflows rose sharply over the past 24 hours due to widespread and significant rainfall recorded on Sunday, particularly across the western half of the Troodos mountain range.
More than 1.3 MCM of water entered reservoirs over three days- a strong performance for May, when such high inflow levels are rarely recorded.
With rainfall continuing into Monday, inflows are expected to remain elevated in the coming days.
Further rise expected in coming days
An additional 1 to 1.5 MCM of water is expected to flow into dams within the next 24 hours, with total capacity projected to reach or exceed 40%.
At the same time, total inflows for the current hydrological year are expected to surpass 100 MCM by Tuesday.
Unusual upward trend for the season
The continued rise in dam water levels at this stage of spring is considered particularly significant, as reservoir levels typically begin to decline from mid-January.
According to Kitas Weather estimates, the upward trend is expected to continue for at least the next two weeks.
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