Water loss in İznik, Türkiye's fifth largest natural lake, has reached critical levels. The shoreline, which receded by 150 meters in November 2024, has now increased to approximately 200 meters, and piers where passenger ships once docked are now meters away from the water. Experts point out that even heavy rainfall is insufficient to restore the lake's water balance.
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Water loss in İznik, Türkiye's fifth largest natural lake, has reached critical levels. The shoreline, which receded by 150 meters in November 2024, has now increased to approximately 200 meters, and piers where passenger ships once docked are now meters away from the water. Experts point out that even heavy rainfall is insufficient to restore the lake's water balance.