Cyprus is grappling with its second consecutive dry winter, profoundly impacting farmers like Afxentis Kalogirou, whose crops are threatened by reduced water allocations. The Water Development Department has cut the irrigation water supply in half, leading to financial distress for farmers dependent on seasonal crops, which contribute significantly to their income. Adriana Bruggeman from the Cyprus Institute warns of record-low rainfall, indicating a critical situation for both the agricultural sector and the broader economy, calling into question the viability of local farming practices.
Afxentis Kalogirou, a farmer in Cyprus, expressed deep concern, stating that this year's water allocation for irrigation is half of what it was last year, which severely impacts seasonal crops.
Adriana Bruggeman emphasized that 2025 is shaping up to be the second consecutive year of extreme drought in Cyprus, with January reporting the lowest rainfall in recorded history.
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