Cyprus calls for ban on new courses as water runs short

A water shortage in Cyprus has led to a call for a ban on golf courses. Soaring temperatures have already meant water rationing has been introduced, but the property market could be affected if the golf course ban comes into force.

Cyprus is currently experiencing the worst water shortage in decades, according to The Mail on Sunday. Pauline Gallagher of Halcyon Properties said: "Water shortages have been an ongoing problem. The government is addressing this by investing in desalination plants or piping in water from other countries."

However, the minister for agriculture now wants a ban on new golf courses , which would affect property development . The water used on Cyprus's golf courses each year would reportedly supply 150,000 people.

Temperatures in Cyprus are reaching 40C (105F) and water rationing is already in place - taps are being turned off for up to 20 hours per day in holiday hotspots such as Ayia Napa . The Cypriot government is currently importing water supplies from Turkey and Greece to try and ease the problems.

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