Istanbul Dam Levels Decline Amid Rising Summer Temperatures
Istanbul, June 26 – The summer season and increased water consumption have begun to impact Istanbul’s dam levels. According to data released by the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ), the dam occupancy rate, which was recorded at 65.46% yesterday, fell to 65.17% on Friday, June 26, due to a significant decrease in water levels. Following this 0.29% drop in the mega-city’s water reserves within 24 hours, authorities continue to issue calls for water conservation.
Current Status of Istanbul Dams: June 26
The latest official data from İSKİ for June 26 indicates that the average occupancy rate of the dams supplying water to Istanbul has decreased to 65.17%.
- Ömerli Dam: 91.35%
- Darlık Dam: 83.44%
- Elmalı Dam: 90.37%
- Terkos Dam: 53.53%
- Alibey Dam: 60.96%
- Büyükçekmece Dam: 47.41%
- Sazlıdere Dam: 39.51%
- Istrancalar Dam: 25.09%
- Kazandere Dam: 45.32%
- Pabuçdere Dam: 41.4%
Expert Calls for Water Conservation
İSKİ officials state that the current dam occupancy rates are sufficient to meet Istanbul’s short-term water needs. However, due to the high temperatures brought by the summer season and the increasing daily water consumption, citizens are urged to avoid waste and practice water conservation. The downward trend in water reserves, even at the beginning of summer, highlights the critical importance of economical water use for the upcoming months of July and August. You can continue to monitor instant changes in Istanbul’s dam levels, rainfall reports, and İSKİ water outage lists live on our website.
The general occupancy rate of the dams, which was 65.46% in yesterday’s measurements, decreased by 0.29% in just one day, reaching 65.17%. This downward trend in water reserves, even at the beginning of the summer period, has once again highlighted the vital importance of economical water use for the upcoming months of July and August. We have compiled İSKİ’s current basin report and the latest developments in dam levels for you.
The hot summer weather across Istanbul and the associated increase in daily water consumption have started to evaporate the waters in the dam basins, which are the lifeblood of the mega-city. According to İSKİ’s official data for Friday, June 26, which is followed with seismic sensitivity, the general occupancy rate in the dams has fallen below yesterday’s level. This situation underscores the need for continued vigilance and responsible water management.
Source: fotomac.com.tr
