May rains save Cyprus: reservoirs show record water inflow

Following a worryingly dry winter, Cyprus is experiencing one of its wettest spring periods in decades. According to the Water Development Department, by May 19, the volume of water entering the reservoirs reached 9.6 million cubic meters — the best figure for May in the last 40 years.

Experts note that such a high level of inflow in May was recorded for the first time since systematic monitoring of water resources began. Meanwhile, volumes are expected to continue increasing in the coming days due to ongoing precipitation.

The record-breaking May followed an unusually successful spring. Back in March, the volume of incoming water was 35.4 million cubic meters — an absolute record for that month in the entire history of observations. April also ranked among the wettest months, taking second place in the last 38 years with 23.6 million cubic meters.

To date, the total volume of water in the Southern Conveyor reservoirs has reached 71.2 million cubic meters. The capacity of the reservoirs stands at 37.6%, which significantly improves the situation after a prolonged period of drought.

Experts believe that this spring has brought major relief to the island's agriculture, water supply system, and ecology. However, specialists remind that the problem of water scarcity in Cyprus remains a long-term issue, and sustainable water management continues to be one of the country's key priorities.