State construction 'pulled back water levels in Turkey's Maldives'

The construction of a People's Garden and irregular watering dams around Lake Salda, often dubbed "Turkey's Maldives," have caused water levels to recede as far back as 50 meters in certain spots, Salda Protection Association reported on July 24.

Construction and illegal watering practices around Lake Salda, often called "Turkey's Maldives," have caused water levels to recede as much as 50 meters, Salda Protection Association reported on July 24.

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