Water Levels in Istanbul's Dams Have Exceeded Last Year's Levels.
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In Istanbul, hot weather and increased water consumption continue to drive down occupancy rates in dams. Occupancy declined from 70.97 percent, its highest level of the year, to 44.34 percent as of Aug. 30. In some dams, the rate fell below 10 percent, while 502.8 million cubic meters of water were transferred to the city from Melen and Yeşilçay this year.
The water level in the dams supplying water to Istanbul dropped to 44.34% on August 30th due to the effects of the hot summer months. According to İSKİ (Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration) data, the rate is higher than the same period in 2025 but lower than in 2024. Meteorology engineer Güven Özdemir warned of possible water shortages, stating that water should be used cautiously.
According to İSKİ (Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration) data, the water level in Istanbul's dams dropped to 44.34% on August 30th, remaining above the 40.73% level recorded during the same period last year, but below the 46.88% projected for 2024. Meteorology engineer Güven Özdemir stated, "Even if Istanbul's dams were completely full, we wouldn't have enough water to last a year. We absolutely need to use our water consistently and cauti…
Haber 7 - The water level in Istanbul's dams dropped from 70.97 percent on May 31st to 44.34 percent at the end of August. Experts warn that a water shortage may occur if rainfall is insufficient in the autumn.
According to data from the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ), the water levels in the city's dams were measured at 44.34 percent. While this figure is higher than last year, it is still below the 2024 level.
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