**Water Levels Rise in Larnaca and Famagusta Reservoirs Compared to Last Year**
Water levels in the reservoirs of the Larnaca and Famagusta districts have shown a significant increase compared to the same period last year, according to a recent announcement from the Water Development Department. This positive trend is observed across all four major reservoirs in the regions.
The Kalavasos reservoir, which has a total capacity of 17.1 million cubic meters, is currently 21.8 percent full. This marks a notable increase from the 12.9 percent recorded at the same time last year. As of the latest report, the reservoir holds approximately 3.734 million cubic meters of stored water.
Similarly, the Lefkara reservoir has also experienced an uptick in water levels. It is currently 17.3 percent full, compared to 14.8 percent last year. The volume of water stored in Lefkara now stands at around 2.402 million cubic meters.
The Dipotamos reservoir has shown the most substantial increase in percentage terms, currently at 25.9 percent full, up from 22.9 percent last year. This reservoir holds approximately 4.017 million cubic meters of water.
On the other hand, the Achna reservoir, while still the least full among the four, has also seen an improvement. It is currently at 5.6 percent capacity, an increase from 2.3 percent last year, with a total of 0.380 million cubic meters stored.
The rise in water levels across these reservoirs is a positive sign for local water management and could have implications for agricultural and domestic water supply in the region. The Water Development Department continues to monitor the situation closely as seasonal changes may affect future water levels.
As the region moves forward, the increased water storage could provide a buffer against potential drought conditions, which have been a concern in previous years. The community and local authorities will be observing these trends closely as they plan for sustainable water usage in the future.