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Cyprus Drought: Urgent Water Cuts and €31M Relief Plan

2/16/2026

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Cyprus faces a severe drought as water reserves stand at 13.7% of capacity.
Authorities urge residents to cut water use by 10%.
Eliana Tofa Christidou, head of the water development department, emphasizes the urgency.
A €31 million emergency package aims to address the crisis.
Farmers face pressure to switch to less water-intensive crops, risking distress among those reliant on traditional farming.

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Story summary

Cyprus faces a severe drought as water reserves stand at 13.7% of capacity.
Authorities urge residents to cut water use by 10%.
Eliana Tofa Christidou, head of the water development department, emphasizes the urgency.
A €31 million emergency package aims to address the crisis.
Farmers face pressure to switch to less water-intensive crops, risking distress among those reliant on traditional farming.