Is Cyprus Running Out Of Water?
Downstream
Compared to the Asprokremmos, it was a less popular event when it overflowed, back in 2020. Most of the excitement was on this side of the dam.
Back In 2020
When it went, new waterfalls appeared overnight. It was spectacular. And the outlet from the water treatment plant which you can see towards the bottom right was a huge jet.
This actually brings up a side point about what happens when reservoirs overflow. When the Asprokremmos went in 2019, it was overrun with silt and mud from the Xeros Valley. I remember vividly the outflow from the Water Treatment Plant looked like something out of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Kouris Overflow
Unlike the Asprokremmos, the overflow at the Kouris Reservoir is at 90 degrees to the rest of the dam. If you visit the Evretou it is even more unusual, as the overflow and the dam are in completely different locations!
Back in 2020
And this is how it looks on the rare occasions that the Kouris overflows.
Number Crunching
So let's look at some data. The above chart can be found here. Bear in mind though, that the chart gets updated regularly, so it might not look the same as this one, which was current on the 7th October. I have removed data not relating to the Asprokremmos or Kouris, to make it easier to follow. There are a number of things to note:
- 2018/2019 was very wet.
- In 2023/2024 we had the 2nd lowest rainfall in the last 10 years.
- In 2023/2024 the Asprokremmos lost nearly 30% of its water.
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Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
