Cyprus’ dams were 39.3% full as of September 1, with total water reserves standing at 117.9 million cubic metres, according to figures published by the Water Development Department.
The country’s 21 dams have a combined capacity of 300 million cubic metres.
Despite the decline in water levels over the summer months, current reserves remain significantly higher than at the same time last year.
Water reserves more than double last year
At the beginning of September 2025, dam capacity stood at just 15.5%, with 46.4 million cubic metres of water stored.
Over the past three months, total reserves have fallen by around 7 million cubic metres, as evaporation rates increase during the hotter summer period.
Despite that seasonal decline, the current level is more than twice that recorded at the beginning of September last year.
2022 remains the benchmark
Current reserves remain below the levels recorded during Cyprus’ strongest hydrological year in the past five years.
In September 2022, dam capacity stood at 76%, according to the Water Development Department’s published figures.
The latest figures therefore reflect a significant improvement compared with 2025, although overall reserves remain well below the levels recorded in 2022.
Four dams above 85%
Of the 21 dams across Cyprus, four are currently classified as being at an “excellent” level, with capacity above 85%.
The Kalopanayiotis dam, which is also the smallest of the country’s dams, is at 100% capacity.
The Kliros-Malounta-Akakiou dam is at 89.7%, Solea stands at 88%, and Tamasos is at 86%.
A further three dams are classified as being at a “good” level, with capacity between 68% and 85%.
Xyliatos stands at 82%, Vyzakia at 79% and Pomos at 70%.
Four more reservoirs are at a “moderate” level, defined as between 51% and 68%.
Agia Marina Chrysochous is at 59%, Arminou at 58%, Argaka at 56% and Germasogeia at 52%.
Six dams at low levels
Six reservoirs remain in the “low” category, with capacity between 35% and 51%.
Kannaviou is at 45%, Polemidia at 44%, Evretou at 42%, while Kouris and Mavrokolympos are both at 39%.
Asprokremmos stands at 38%.
Four dams remain at “critical” levels, with capacity below 35%.
Dipotamos is at 29%, Kalavasos at 23% and Lefkara at 18%.
The situation is most acute at Achna dam, which is just 1% full.
The figures highlight the uneven distribution of Cyprus’ water reserves, with several reservoirs maintaining high levels while others remain under significant pressure as the summer period continues.
Source: CNA
