Hot weather and drought accelerate water loss in Lake Van
18.10.2025

BITLIS, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 11: An aerial view of an island as the water recedes previously submerged structures and graves have emerged, and small islands have become visible in Tatvan district of Bitlis, Turkiye on October 11, 2025. The effects of global climate change, including rising temperatures, increased evaporation, and reduced rainfall, have accelerated water loss in Lake Van. ( Şener Toktaş - Anadolu Agency )

Hot weather and drought accelerate water loss in Lake Van
Fotoğraf: Şener Toktaş

BITLIS, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 11: An aerial view of the area as the water recedes previously submerged structures and graves have emerged, and small islands have become visible in Tatvan district of Bitlis, Turkiye on October 11, 2025. The effects of global climate change, including rising temperatures, increased evaporation, and reduced rainfall, have accelerated water loss in Lake Van. ( Şener Toktaş - Anadolu Agency )

Hot weather and drought accelerate water loss in Lake Van
Fotoğraf: Şener Toktaş

BITLIS, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 11: An aerial view of the area as the water recedes previously submerged structures and graves have emerged, and small islands have become visible in Tatvan district of Bitlis, Turkiye on October 11, 2025. The effects of global climate change, including rising temperatures, increased evaporation, and reduced rainfall, have accelerated water loss in Lake Van. ( Şener Toktaş - Anadolu Agency )

Hot weather and drought accelerate water loss in Lake Van
Fotoğraf: Şener Toktaş

BITLIS, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 11: An aerial view of an island as the water recedes previously submerged structures and graves have emerged, and small islands have become visible in Tatvan district of Bitlis, Turkiye on October 11, 2025. The effects of global climate change, including rising temperatures, increased evaporation, and reduced rainfall, have accelerated water loss in Lake Van. ( Şener Toktaş - Anadolu Agency )

Hot weather and drought accelerate water loss in Lake Van
Fotoğraf: Şener Toktaş

BITLIS, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 11: An aerial view of the area as the water recedes previously submerged structures and graves have emerged, and small islands have become visible in Tatvan district of Bitlis, Turkiye on October 11, 2025. The effects of global climate change, including rising temperatures, increased evaporation, and reduced rainfall, have accelerated water loss in Lake Van. ( Şener Toktaş - Anadolu Agency )

Hot weather and drought accelerate water loss in Lake Van
Fotoğraf: Şener Toktaş

BITLIS, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 11: A view of the area as the water recedes previously submerged structures and graves have emerged, and small islands have become visible in Tatvan district of Bitlis, Turkiye on October 11, 2025. The effects of global climate change, including rising temperatures, increased evaporation, and reduced rainfall, have accelerated water loss in Lake Van. ( Şener Toktaş - Anadolu Agency )

Hot weather and drought accelerate water loss in Lake Van
Fotoğraf: Şener Toktaş

BITLIS, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 11: A view of the area as the water recedes previously submerged structures and graves have emerged, and small islands have become visible in Tatvan district of Bitlis, Turkiye on October 11, 2025. The effects of global climate change, including rising temperatures, increased evaporation, and reduced rainfall, have accelerated water loss in Lake Van. ( Şener Toktaş - Anadolu Agency )

Hot weather and drought accelerate water loss in Lake Van
Fotoğraf: Şener Toktaş

BITLIS, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 11: An aerial view of the area as the water recedes previously submerged structures and graves have emerged, and small islands have become visible in Tatvan district of Bitlis, Turkiye on October 11, 2025. The effects of global climate change, including rising temperatures, increased evaporation, and reduced rainfall, have accelerated water loss in Lake Van. ( Şener Toktaş - Anadolu Agency )

Hot weather and drought accelerate water loss in Lake Van
Fotoğraf: Şener Toktaş

BITLIS, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 11: An aerial view of the area as the water recedes previously submerged structures and graves have emerged, and small islands have become visible in Tatvan district of Bitlis, Turkiye on October 11, 2025. The effects of global climate change, including rising temperatures, increased evaporation, and reduced rainfall, have accelerated water loss in Lake Van. ( Şener Toktaş - Anadolu Agency )

Hot weather and drought accelerate water loss in Lake Van
Fotoğraf: Şener Toktaş

BITLIS, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 11: An aerial view of the area as the water recedes previously submerged structures and graves have emerged, and small islands have become visible in Tatvan district of Bitlis, Turkiye on October 11, 2025. The effects of global climate change, including rising temperatures, increased evaporation, and reduced rainfall, have accelerated water loss in Lake Van. ( Şener Toktaş - Anadolu Agency )

Hot weather and drought accelerate water loss in Lake Van
Fotoğraf: Şener Toktaş

BITLIS, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 11: An aerial view of the area as the water recedes previously submerged structures and graves have emerged, and small islands have become visible in Tatvan district of Bitlis, Turkiye on October 11, 2025. The effects of global climate change, including rising temperatures, increased evaporation, and reduced rainfall, have accelerated water loss in Lake Van. ( Şener Toktaş - Anadolu Agency )

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