Istanbul's dam reservoirs drop below 25 percent capacity

The occupancy rate in the dams supplying water to Istanbul dropped below 25 percent as of Sept. 19. The dams received the lowest annual rainfall rate received by dams in the last decade.

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In Istanbul, where winter precipitation levels fell below expectations, the dam reservoirs continue to experience declining water levels due to the hot weather, with only 24.97% of their capacity filled as of Sept. 19, according to Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ).

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