Occupancy rate in Istanbul dams rises to 49.88 percent
Following the drought experienced in Istanbul during the summer months, dam occupancy rates had fallen to as low as 16 percent. However, with the recent rainfall, the occupancy rate in Istanbul's dams has risen to 49.88 percent, according to the latest data released by the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ).
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The rainfall effective in Istanbul has continued to raise water levels in the dams. According to data from the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ), the average occupancy rate of the dams has been recorded as 49.88 percent as of now. Due to the climate crisis and the impact of drought in the city, the dam occupancy rate had previously fallen to as low as 16.18 percent.
According to İSKİ data, as of December 19, the dam occupancy rates in Istanbul are as follows:
Alibey Dam 61.59 percent
Büyükçekmece Dam 39.71 percent
Darlık Dam 60.09 percent
Istrancalar Dam 98.03 percent
Kazandere Dam 44.2 percent
Elmalı Dam 88.62 percent
Ömerli Dam 67.85 percent
Pabuçdere Dam 26.24 percent
Sazlıdere Dam 30.74 percent
Terkos Dam 38.81 percent