MUĞLA
A scientist has warned that the water level in the dams of Bodrum, a touristic district in the western province of Muğla, reached an alarming capacity of 16% due to rainfall shortages and rising temperatures.
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While the water level in Geyik and Akgedik dams in Bodrum hovered around 60 percent, the water level in Mumcular Dam, which is used both for irrigation and drinking water, remained around 16 percent.
“By effectively managing the water in the dams that provide water to Bodrum, it is necessary to ensure the optimization of irrigation water, especially drinking water, and to inform our farmers about this issue and to ensure that they are prepared for the summer months and dry periods,” said Professor Dr. Ceyhun Özçelik, an expert of water resources.
Speaking about record-high temperatures in February in Türkiye, Özçelik emphasized the increasing impacts of climate change, stating, “We are experiencing crucial days for…