The Water Authority of Cyprus (WAC) has announced that water security is at risk for 2027. Despite positive rainfall this year, authorities have expressed concerns for upcoming years. This matter is significant for water management and stands out as an issue that requires careful monitoring.
The newspaper Fileleftheros reported that intense rainfall during the first five months of 2023 significantly increased reservoir levels. The storage rate, which was approximately 16% during the same period last year, rose to 39%, amounting to 113.1 million cubic meters this year. Nevertheless, the WAC emphasized that water security is at a critical threshold.
According to the newspaper, the security limit for major water systems in the country is considered to be a storage rate of 35%. Currently, the South Distribution Line has a storage rate of 36.1%, while the reservoirs in the Paphos region have a rate of 41.5%. These figures are crucial for the monitoring of water resources.
The WAC’s scenarios for 2026-2028 warn that under current drought conditions, water reserves in the Distribution Line and the Paphos Irrigation Project could decrease rapidly. Particularly in the Paphos system, there is a significant risk of depletion by the end of 2028. This situation could pose various challenges for agricultural activities and water supply.
As of August, according to data from the Cyprus Meteorological Service, it has been reported that rainfall amounted to 41% of the average precipitation during the period of August 1-17. A total of 2.9 mm of rainfall has been recorded for the month of August. These data provide important insights into how current water resources will shape in the future.
Source: www.diyaloggazetesi.com
