Water levels across Cyprus dams have fallen to 13.8% of total capacity, down from 26% at the same time last year, according to the Department of Water Development.
The total volume in the island’s dams stands at 40.078 million cubic metres (MCM), while total capacity reaches 290.804 MCM. By comparison, the dams held 75.709 MCM at this time in 2025.
Major reservoirs face critical shortages
The largest dam in Cyprus, the Kourris Dam, with a total capacity of 115 MCM, now holds just 12.3% or 14.095 MCM. Last year, the reservoir’s capacity stood at 21.7%.
The second-largest dam, Asprokremmos, shows similar levels. It currently holds 12.5% of its total capacity, 6.556 MCM out of 52.375 MCM, compared with 27.8% last year.
The Evretou Dam, the third-largest reservoir with a capacity of 24 MCM, holds 18% today, down from 25.2% last year.
Smaller dams remain relatively full
Smaller dams show healthier levels. Kalopanayiotis Dam, with a capacity of 0.363 MCM, is currently full at 100%, up from 72.2% last year. Similarly, Pomos Dam, with a capacity of 0.860 MCM, holds 94.7%, compared with 35.5% last year.
Southern Aqueduct dams in critical state
Dams along the Southern Aqueduct face severe shortages. Achna Dam holds just 1.8% of its 6.8 MCM capacity, Germasogeia Dam holds 3.3% of 13.5 MCM, and Kalavasos Dam holds 8% of 17.1 MCM.
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