{"id":5185,"date":"2024-03-22T19:01:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T17:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/?p=5185"},"modified":"2024-03-22T19:01:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T17:01:07","slug":"dams-below-50-per-cent-capacity-despite-adverse-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/?p=5185","title":{"rendered":"Dams below 50 per cent capacity despite adverse weather"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/dams-below-50-per-cent-capacity-despite-adverse-weather.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p>Despite some freakishly adverse weather in February, <strong>rainfall for the month was only 48 per cent of the average for the time of year, while temperatures had clocked in at 2.1 degrees Celsius above normal<\/strong>, official data released on Friday showed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cypru-video-ads\" id=\"cypru-1947018124\">\n<div id=\"cypru-1361689194\" data-cypru-trackid=\"478051\" data-cypru-trackbid=\"1\" class=\"cypru-target\">\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-9281534244052-0\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Total rainfall during the period October 2023 to February 2024 was approximately 280.4mm, or 75 per cent of normal. During the same period 20 million cubic metres of rain flowed into reservoirs, well below desirable levels.<br \/>\nAccording to the Water Development Department on Friday <strong>the reservoirs are only at 47 per cent capacity compared with 69 per cent this time last year<\/strong> and contain 138 million cubie metres compared with over 200 million cubic metres in going into the summer of 2023.<br \/>\nSome reservoirs are fuller than others. The island\u2019s biggest dam at Kouris is at 40.8 per cent of capacity, Kalavasos 30.3 per cent, Lefkara 63 per cent, Asprokremmos 55.6 per cent and Evretou 54.6 per cent.<br \/>\nSenior engineer Yiannis Economidou told the Cyprus News Agency that inflow this winter had been low.<br \/>\n\u201cCertainly, things are not good and that is why we are assessing the water balance on a continuous basis with the aim of optimal allocation of available water resources from government water projects for all purposes,\u201d she said.<br \/>\n\u201cEvery year to make sure that water is distributed correctly and wisely, we prepare and implement the annual water distribution scenario with the basic principle of fully satisfying water supply needs without any cuts.\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>Economidou said it was unlikely there would need to be water cuts this summer<\/strong>, but she said there would be limits on the quantity given to agriculture.<br \/>\n\u201cWe are promoting a series of measures to inform farmers, mainly to promote improved irrigation practices emphasising improved systems and precision irrigation while also promoting the maximum utilisation of reclaimed water,\u201d she added.<br \/>\nShe also spoke about water consciousness among the public. \u201cThe correct use and saving of water is a matter that concerns each of us individually,\u201d she said.<br \/>\nEven though the weather in February was mostly sunny and clear, <strong>different areas did experience unsettled weather phenomena that included torrential rain, hail, snow in the mountains and even a tornado<\/strong>. These transitory weather events did not however help in terms of reaching the normal levels of rainfall for February, only contributing 39.2mm, less than half the average.<br \/>\nSome places were wetter than others.\u00a0 The average rainfall in Stroumbi in Paphos was 20 per cent of what it normally is in February, whereas rainfall in Kelokedara, also in Paphos, saw 122 per cent of the average. In the Larnaca district, rainfall ranged between 56 per cent of normal in Meniko to 114 per cent in Athienou).<br \/>\nOn February 14, <strong>Yermasoyia was hit by a tornado that caused enormous damage to house and properties and the electricity network resulting in power cuts in several areas of Limassol<\/strong>. Some 20 roads were closed due to fallen trees, and some photovoltaic plants were also destroyed. Some families were also left temporarily homeless due to the damage to around 150 properties including residential\u00a0 houses and farm outbuildings.<br \/>\nNicosia district also saw some flooding in the Potami area, which also experienced a power cut. Kampos village also sustained damage with farms reporting destruction of their outbuildings.<br \/>\nLater in the month, another bout of torrential rain caused problems in Astromeritis, Evrycho and Agia Marina Xyliatou in Nicosia and in Kofinou in Larnaca. The Kilrou dam also overflowed.<br \/>\nThe bad weather hit islandwide on between February 13-18 to varying degrees, affecting traffic flow on the highways.<br \/>\nAt the same time, it was not exactly cold, at least during the day. Most weather stations recorded their highest maximum temperature on February 6, 13, 25 and 29 hitting 16C and 17C. Only February 1 and 5 had temperatures below normal. The remaining days were above or close to the average, the met office said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8211; Rainfall in February was only 48% of the average for that time of year, and temperatures were 2.1 degrees Celsius above normal.<br \/>\n&#8211; From October 2023 to February 2024, total rainfall was approximately 280.4mm, or 75% of normal.<br \/>\n&#8211; During the same period, 20 million cubic metres of rain flowed into reservoirs, which is below desirable levels.<br \/>\n&#8211; Reservoirs are at 47% capacity compared to 69% the previous year, containing 138 million cubic metres compared to over 200 million cubic metres going into the summer of 2023.<br \/>\n&#8211; The Kouris dam is at 40.8% capacity, Kalavasos at 30.3%, Lefkara at 63%, Asprokremmos at 55.6%, and Evretou at 54.6%.<br \/>\n&#8211; Inflow into reservoirs this winter has been low.<br \/>\n&#8211; It is unlikely there will need to be water cuts this summer, but there will be limits on the quantity given to agriculture.<br \/>\n&#8211; Measures are being promoted to inform farmers about improved irrigation practices and the maximum utilisation of reclaimed water.<br \/>\n&#8211; February&#8217;s weather included torrential rain, hail, snow in the mountains, and even a tornado, but these did not significantly contribute to reaching normal levels of rainfall for the month.<br \/>\n&#8211; Rainfall in Stroumbi in Paphos was 20% of the normal for February, while in Kelokedara it was 122% of the average. In the Larnaca district, rainfall ranged from 56% of normal in Meniko to 114% in Athienou.<br \/>\n&#8211; A tornado hit Yermasoyia on February 14, causing significant damage to houses, properties, and the electricity network, resulting in power cuts in several areas of Limassol.<br \/>\n&#8211; Nicosia district experienced flooding in the Potami area and damage in Kampos village due to bad weather.<br \/>\n&#8211; Torrential rain later in the month caused problems in Astromeritis, Evrycho, Agia Marina Xyliatou in Nicosia, and in Kofinou in Larnaca. The Kilrou dam also overflowed.<br \/>\n&#8211; The bad weather affected the entire island from February 13-18, impacting traffic flow on highways.<br \/>\n&#8211; Most weather stations recorded their highest maximum temperatures on February 6, 13, 25, and 29, reaching 16C and 17C. 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