Drought Warnings in Cyprus
Drought Warnings for Cyprus (Southern Europe) come from Department of Meteorology, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Cyprus Civil Defence. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Nicosia.
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At a glance
- countryCyprus · Europe
- reference cityNicosia (35.19, 33.38)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profileheat, wildfire, drought, earthquake, storm
What counts as a drought warnings
Drought warnings describe a prolonged deficit of rainfall that affects drinking water, agriculture, rivers and hydropower. They are issued by hydrological or agricultural authorities and frequently trigger water-use restrictions, irrigation bans and a higher wildfire danger level.
Who issues drought warnings in Cyprus
- meteoDepartment of Meteorology, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment
- civilCyprus Civil Defence
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Cyprus
- Follow local water-use restrictions and hosepipe bans.
- Reduce irrigation to the evening and check for leaks.
- Expect a raised wildfire danger level even without wind.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Cyprus: Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues drought warnings in Cyprus?
Department of Meteorology, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Cyprus Civil Defence. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Cyprus?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live drought warnings for Cyprus?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Nicosia from Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.