Strong inflows boost dam storage
Water reserves in Cyprus improved during mid-April 2026, as increased inflows strengthened storage levels across the island’s main dams, despite ongoing outflows.
Total inflows between 14 and 20 April reached 4.046 million cubic metres, while outflows stood at 0.371, leading to a clearer improvement in overall water availability.
Kouris Dam remains the largest reserve
The Kouris Dam continues to dominate Cyprus water reserves, holding 41.240 million cubic metres with a filling rate of 35.9%.
During the reporting week, it recorded inflows of 1.037 and outflows of 0.156, maintaining steady water movement into the reservoir system.
Asprokremmos and Kannaviou show strong performance
The Asprokremmos Dam reached 20.210 million cubic metres, with a 38.6% filling rate. It recorded inflows of 0.551 and minimal outflows of 0.035, helping stabilise water reserves in Cyprus.
The Kannaviou Dam delivered the strongest performance in efficiency, reaching a 48.4% filling rate. Despite its smaller capacity of 8.317 million cubic metres, steady inflows of 0.179 supported strong retention levels.
Mixed trends in smaller reservoirs
The Kalavasos Dam holds 3.470 million cubic metres, with a 20.3% filling rate, supported by inflows of 0.332.
The Dipotamos Dam reached 5.682 million cubic metres and a 36.7% capacity rate, helped by inflows of 0.214.
The Lefkara Dam remains the smallest reservoir, with 2.419 million cubic metres and a 17.5% filling level, despite limited inflows.
Outlook shows gradual recovery
Water reserves in Cyprus now stand at an overall filling rate of 37.9%, a sharp increase compared with 23.6% during the same period last year.
The data points to a more positive hydrological trend, but several reservoirs still sit below optimal levels, keeping water management a key priority in the coming months.
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