İSKİ Announced: What Is the Water Level in Istanbul's Dams as of September 18th?

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İSKİ (Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration) announced the Istanbul dam water levels as of September 18, 2026. With decreased rainfall during both summer and winter months, water levels can dwindle in major cities. For the latest on the water levels in Istanbul's dams, attention is focused on the İSKİ dam water levels. So, what is the Istanbul dam water level percentage as of September 18?

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Water levels in dams in Istanbul have fallen below 40 percent for the third time in September in the last 10 years. (September 18, 2026, Sputnik Türkiye)

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The average water level in the dams supplying water to Istanbul dropped to 38.03 percent as of September 18, falling below 40 percent for the third time in the last 10 years on the same date. Approximately 330 million cubic meters of water are currently in the dams, while annual rainfall in the basins has decreased to 540.49 kilograms per square meter. Meteorology engineer Güven Özdemir stated that autumn and winter rainfall will be crucial, add…

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The average water level in the dams supplying water to Istanbul dropped to 38.03 percent as of September 18, due to decreased rainfall and increased water consumption during the summer months. This rate was the third value recorded below 40 percent on the same date in the last 10 years. Dam water levels dropped to 38.03 percent According to data from the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ), the average water level in the city's dam…

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In Istanbul, dam water levels have fallen below 40 percent for the third time in the last 10 years, reaching a critical level. Güven Özdemir, a lecturer and meteorology engineer at Istanbul Aydın University, stated that the decline is due to changes in rainfall patterns as well as the hot and dry weather conditions during the summer months.

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Due to decreased rainfall and increased water consumption during the summer months, the average water level in the dams supplying water to the city dropped to 38.03 percent as of September 18; experts warned that autumn rains are vital for the dams to recover.