Desalination measures set to tackle Cyprus’ water shortage

Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said “immediate, medium term and long term” measures are being taken to address the island’s serious water shortage on Monday.

Speaking on CyBC’s morning program, the minister said although there was a need for drastic action, options for measures which can be instantly adopted are limited.

The immediate measures involve the securing of two new mobile desalination plants to be added to the island’s existing five permanent plants, she said.