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Istanbul dam levels drop below 62% amid summer heat

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Istanbul's average dam water level dropped to 61.41% on July 9, 2026, a decrease of 0.31% from the previous day.
  • The decline is attributed to the hot summer weather affecting the city's water reserves.
  • Specific dam levels range from Elmalฤฑ at 90.87% to Istrancalar at 28.62%.

Istanbul's water reserves are showing a noticeable decline as the city grapples with the peak of summer heat. The Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (ฤฐSKฤฐ) reported on July 9, 2026, that the average water level across the city's dams has fallen to 61.41%.

This figure represents a decrease of 0.31% from the previous day's level of 61.72%. The ongoing hot weather conditions are exerting pressure on the city's water supply, highlighting the vulnerability of its reserves during the dry season.

The ฤฐSKฤฐ data provides a detailed breakdown of individual dam capacities. The Elmalฤฑ Dam remains the fullest, standing at 90.87% capacity, followed by ร–merli Dam at 87.24% and Darlฤฑk Dam at 79.21%. Other dams show significantly lower levels, including Alibey at 58.02%, Terkos at 49.94%, and Bรผyรผkรงekmece at 44.11%. The Sazlฤฑdere, Kazandere, and Pabuรงdere dams are all below 40% capacity, with Istrancalar Dam at the lowest point of 28.62%.

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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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