Filenews 9 October 2025 - by Andrea Mavrou
The bad weather "Barbara" left its imprint on Cyprus with locally heavy rainfall, however, its short duration did not bring about a substantial strengthening of water reserves. According to data from the Meteorological Service, the highest percentage of rainfall was recorded at Paphos Airport with 115%, while the least rainfall occurred in Nicosia, with only 6%.
In detail, the rainfall rates in the main areas of Cyprus are as follows:
- Nicosia: 6%
- Limassol: 83%
- Larnaca Airport: 32%
- Paphos Airport: 115%
- Prodromos: 48%
- Athienou: 21%
On a nationwide basis, since October 1, when the new hydrological year began, the total rainfall amounts to 40% of the normal for the season.
The rains covered almost all of Cyprus, with the most favoured areas being the southwestern half of the island, as predicted by the meteorological models. The disturbance moved within the expected framework, with some isolated phenomena remaining possible mainly in the east.
Despite the intensity of the phenomena in some places, the benefit to the dams remains limited. The first rains also brought the first, but meagre water inflows, with the last 24 hours recording 0.028 E.K.M. and the previous 0.055 E.K.M., reaching a total of 0.083 E.K.M. for the two days.
The total occupancy of the dams is today, Thursday, at 11.9%, compared to 27.8% on the same day last year. According to experts, the inflows that occurred are expected to be reduced to zero again, with occupancy continuing to decline during the month.
Despite the limited hydrological impact, rainfall is considered beneficial for agriculture, irrigation and crops, offering a first boost to the agricultural activities of the period.
Finally, according to the Meteorological Service, no more bad weather is expected to affect Cyprus until October 17, which means that there will be no further strengthening of rainfall in the near future.
