Future water flows into Kouris dam could be contaminated due to recent fires, officials warn

Authorities are prepping for a potential contamination of the water in Kouris dam by ash and cinders once the rainy season begins, media reports said on Thursday.

Located in Limassol district, Kouris is the largest reservoir in Cyprus. It is fed by the Kouris River along with other smaller watercourses including the Diarizos River which has its water diverted to the dam via an underground pipeline.

The dam lies near