Turkiye’s Salt Lake, life in the shadow of drought
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In the centre of Turkey, the Tuz Gölü (Lac Salé in Turkish), the country's second largest lake, is known for its natural splendour and economic importance. But it is faced with chronic drought and the decline of water resources. Hundreds of pink flamingos continue to feed in these shallow waters, barely 50 centimetres, their pink and red wings offering striking scenes at sunset on the huge salt plain. The lake area remains one of the country's m…
Turkiye’s Salt Lake, life in the shadow of drought
Turkiye’s Salt Lake faces severe drought and excessive groundwater usage, endangering its ecosystem which supports wildlife and tourism. This once stunning natural attraction in central Anatolia is becoming a symbol of Turkiye’s water shortage crisis.
Tuz Gölü, the second largest lake in Turkey and one of the poorest in the world, has become the image of an ever-severe water crisis. The drought and intensive exploitation of groundwater for agriculture threatens the ecosystem, tourism and an important economic activity for the region.
Stark symbol: Turkey's Salt Lake, life in the shadow of drought
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