With rainfall having decreased by 20% over the past 35 years and reserves at 10% of capacity, the east Mediterranean island is experiencing a historical water shortage.  The government announced on Monday that water supplies would be reduced 30% by giving people access to water for only eight hours every two days. The government is also seeking to purchase water from Greece until its third desalinization plant becomes operational in June. 

We send our prayers, Cyprus, that your conservation methods will be fruitful in alleviating the water shortage.  May we all wisely cherish the Earth’s natural resources while quickly acting to stabilize weather patterns through our eco-friendly practices. 

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