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Reuters: Cattle graze in dry reservoirs as drought grips Istanbul
Cattle graze in dry reservoirs as drought grips IstanbulBy Ali Kucukgocmen
September 22, 2023 12:48 PM EDT
Summary
In the 11 months to September, Turkey's northwest received 23% less precipitation than average, according to the Turkish State Meteorological Service. In August alone, it was 74% lower than average, and down 90% from last year.
At Terkos Dam - among the fullest of Istanbul's 10 reservoirs - water levels are around 9%. Overall levels are under 25%, the lowest since 2014, risking water rationing and jeopardising some farming for its 16 million people.
Fishing boats are grounded along the dam's old water line. Nearby, villagers have planted sunflower fields to cultivate land left where the lake once was.
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September 22, 2023 12:48 PM EDT
Summary
- Farmers plant sunflowers in dried-out former rice paddies
- Suffer income losses: 'We are very pessimistic' about future
- Precipitation in northwest Turkey 23% below average in past year
- Total water levels in Istanbul's reservoirs below 25%
- Officials say no need for concern about shortages just yet
In the 11 months to September, Turkey's northwest received 23% less precipitation than average, according to the Turkish State Meteorological Service. In August alone, it was 74% lower than average, and down 90% from last year.
At Terkos Dam - among the fullest of Istanbul's 10 reservoirs - water levels are around 9%. Overall levels are under 25%, the lowest since 2014, risking water rationing and jeopardising some farming for its 16 million people.
Fishing boats are grounded along the dam's old water line. Nearby, villagers have planted sunflower fields to cultivate land left where the lake once was.
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