February 26th, 2009
Following a stormy night in Paphos, spontaneous celebrations began in Argaka, as the dam began to overflow yesterday morning. The increased rainfall has raised hopes of the surrounding agricultural community that crops and animals will not have to suffer drought conditions, as they did last year.
The rain showers are also increasing the amount of potable water available to service the district during the summer months. Read the rest of this entry »
February 1st, 2009
‘Recent downpours are pushing us back towards last year’s levels’
More Water flowed into the islands’ dams yesterday following three days of solid rainfall, increasing total reservoir capacity by nearly one per cent.
Water Development Department senior technician Fedros Rousis said at this rate the amounts would exceed last year’s dam capacity.
“In the last 24 hours, from yesterday until this morning, large quantities [of water] flowed into the dams, exceeding 3.2 million cubic metres. This is very good news,” he said. Read the rest of this entry »