LAKE: There is a risk of flooding from the inflow river of Lake Paralimni

The rains and storms entered the weather menu for good, where in some cases, in fact, there was severe damage from the floods that were created in houses, buildings and public roads.

For the above reason, we searched the areas at risk of flooding, which number 19, within the free zones of the Republic of Cyprus.

The reason was the damage caused by the bad weather in Lympia last Saturday.

They count their losses in Lympia

In Lympia, residents are counting the damage from the bad weather where a synergy of the Larnaca District Administration rushed on Monday morning to record the damage caused by Saturday's torrential rains.

It is recalled that due to the torrential rains that fell on Saturday in Lympia, a torrent of torrent dragged three vehicles with passengers, without endangering lives, at the roundabout of the Community.

Also, the Fire Service received about 20 calls, despite the Community of Lympia, for flooded basements, while problems from the rains were created in the road network, as a result of which several roads were affected.
The 19 areas of Cyprus at risk of flooding

Pursuant to Directive 2007/60 / EC of the European Union, Member States are required to draw up flood risk maps (flood maps) showing the depth of the potential flood. On behalf of the Republic of Cyprus, the risk mapping was carried out by the Department of Water Development, which defined three levels of probabilities:

Flooding that returns (statistically) every 20 years or so - the 'light' incident

Flooding that returns (statistically) every 100 years or so - the 'moderately serious' incident

A flood that comes back (statistically) every 500 years or so - the 'very serious' incident
According to the study of the Department of Water Development, 19 areas of potential danger in free Cyprus were identified, which concern river flows.

Nicosia

According to the maps, areas from Politiko to the Municipality of Nicosia are affected by the river Pediaio, while the tributary Klimos is affected by areas of Engomi and Agios Dometios. In addition, Strovolos and Viomichaniki ton Latsia are located within the limits of the Kalogeros river. The villages of Kokkinotrimithia, Paliometocho, Agioi Trimithias, Astromeritis and Peristerona are also facing a flood risk problem. The above-mentioned villages are crossed by the Serrachis river, with the areas located near the tributaries of Merikas, Kouti, Katouris and Komitis being at risk of flooding. According to the Department of Water Development, for the areas from Pera Chorio, Nisou and Dali, the areas close to the tributaries Gialia, Almyros and Alykos are at risk.

Limassol

According to the maps, in Limassol the areas of Mesa Geitonia, Ag. Athanasios and Eastern Limassol area by the river and tributary Vathia. The new and old riverbed of Garylli, affects the areas near it from Polemidia and Limassol (4 Agios Antonios and Carnagio). According to the Department of Water Development, Germasogeia is affected by the river Germasogeia, while the area of ​​Ypsonas is affected by the river Argaki tou Marketou.

Paphos

We are now moving to Paphos where the flood risk areas are certainly less but this does not bring complacency to the authorities and the residents. Mesogi, Paphos and Chloraka are located within the limits of the river Kosinas. In addition, for the city of Paphos, within the danger limits are the areas where the rivers Limnarka and Argaki of Vasilikos pass.

Famagusta

For the Province of Famagusta, Paralimni is at risk of flooding from the inflow river of Lake Paralimni.

Larnaca

We are now moving to the province of Larnaca where they are affected by three rivers. The river Ormidias as its name says affects the area of ​​Ormidia, while the river Aradippou with the tributary Kamitsis and Parapotamos affect the areas of Aradippou and Livadia that are near them. Finally, the Kamares of Larnaca are influenced by the synonymous river Kamares.

Interactive maps

According to the Department of Water Development, interactive maps, on which you can find out if the property you are interested in will flood, are available separately for the probability levels listed above. It is important for citizens to know that floods are unlikely to occur in areas other than river flows if there are local factors (eg if the neighbor has blocked the flow of rainwater).

See the maps here

Summary Map of Potentially Serious Flood Risk Areas - 2011