Three main provinces within the nation are presently grappling with fast depletion of their water sources as a result of extreme temperatures and climatic upheaval triggered by the El Nino phenomenon.
Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir are dealing with an imminent water provide disaster because the nation experiences an unyielding warmth wave, inflicting water ranges in a number of dams to plummet to their all-time lows.
Official statistics reveal that Istanbul has a mere 68 days’ price of water remaining, adopted by the capital metropolis Ankara with a provide lasting 225 days, and Izmir with a comparatively extra comfy 400-day provide within the absence of rainfall.
A spokesperson from the Istanbul Water and Sewage Administration (ISKI) conveyed to native media that almost 70% of residential water consumption is attributed to toilet utilization, prompting a plea for shorter bathe durations from the general public.
Highlighting the substantial agricultural water utilization in rural areas of Istanbul, the knowledgeable steered {that a} minimal 50% improve in water costs by water and sewage administrations is crucial. This step is deemed obligatory on account of traditionally low water costs, which have led to extreme consumption aggravated by excessive warmth situations.
As of Aug. 13, the dam capability serving Istanbul stands at a worrisome 34.05%. This represents a major decline from final yr’s fee of 65.29% and marks the bottom degree noticed prior to now 9 years.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
