August Rainfall in Cyprus Was Just 48% of the Average
Preliminary data from the Department of Meteorology indicates that Cyprus received only 48% of its average rainfall for August.
From August 1st to the morning of August 27th, the total rainfall measured was just 1.4 millimeters, significantly below the monthly average of 2.9 millimeters.
The highest rainfall during this period was recorded in Lithrodontas, which received 7.5 millimeters—250% of the average for August. Stavros tis Psokas followed with 3.9 millimeters, representing 81% of the average. Saittas received 7.1 millimeters, which is 49% of its average.
It's worth noting that this year has been one of the driest in recent history, with July being declared the hottest month ever recorded.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
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