Istanbul is facing a significant drop in dam water levels as summer temperatures rise and water consumption increases. Current measurements show the dams supplying the city are at 42.43% capacity, down from 58.28% on July 19.
Individual dam levels reveal the varying impact of the drought: Ömerli 38.75%, Darlık 54.07%, Elmalı 61.1%, Terkos 47.25%, Alibey 26.11%, Büyükçekmece 43.24%, Sazlıdere 39.14%, Istrancalar 32.06%, Kazandere 24.23%, and Pabuçdere 34.27%. Overall, Istanbul’s dams and reservoirs hold 368.26 million cubic meters of water out of a total capacity of 868.68 million cubic meters.
Historical data shows fluctuations in water levels on this date over the years. Levels ranged from a high of 70.42% in 2015 to a low of 30.64% in 2023, highlighting the city’s vulnerability to seasonal and annual variations.
Authorities continue to monitor water usage and supply closely, urging residents to conserve water amid ongoing heat and high demand.