Nearly half of the total rainfall recorded so far in February fell over just three days, according to preliminary data released on the morning of 16 February by the Cyprus Department of Meteorology.
The figures show that between 13 and 15 February, the average rainfall reached 23.4 millimetres. This brought the total average rainfall recorded from 1 February until 8am on 16 February in the government-controlled areas of the Republic to 49.7 millimetres - equivalent to 61% of the normal monthly rainfall for February.
Prodromos at 108% monthly average
The highest rainfall during the three-day period of 13–15 February was recorded in Platania, at 67.8 millimetres. This was followed by Prodromos with 63.2 millimetres and Saittas with 48.0 millimetres.
Preliminary data also show that, from 1 February until 8am on 16 February, the highest total rainfall by area was again recorded in Prodromos, with 156.8 millimetres - representing 108% of the normal monthly average.
Platania followed with 139.0 millimetres, corresponding to 94% of the February average. Pano Panagia recorded 103.5 millimetres (90% of normal), while Saittas measured 100.6 millimetres (also 90% of normal for the month). Stavros tis Psokas recorded 98.8 millimetres, corresponding to 73% of the monthly average.