Pomos: The Pomos dam, with a capacity of 890,000 cubic meters, overflowed on Saturday morning following recent heavy rainfall in the region. This development presents a stark contrast to the island's broader water crisis, as overall dam reserves remain at critically low levels.
According to Cyprus News Agency, Paphos District Engineer for the Water Development Department, Harris Kasioulis, stated that the overflow was expected, as the dam had nearly reached full capacity by Friday. He noted that while Pomos is one of Cyprus's smaller dams, its overflow is particularly significant after a dry year and offers "an optimistic outlook for what is to come."
However, the general situation across Cyprus remains dire. According to data from the Water Development Department, total dam capacity stood at a mere 14.1% as of Friday, February 13, a sharp decline from 26.0% on the same date last year. The total water volume has fallen from 75.61 billion cubic meters (BCM) to 41.08 BCM over the past year.
The nation's largest reservoirs reflect this alarming trend. Kouris, the largest dam, is at only 12.6% capacity, while Asprokremmos is at 12.9%. Other major dams are also experiencing severe shortages, with Evretou at 18.5%, Kannaviou at 16.6%, and Kalavasos at an exceptionally low 7.9%.