Sapanca Lake, described as the ‘lifeline of Eastern Marmara,’ under threat due to drought
15.12.2025

SAKARYA, TURKIYE - DECEMBER 10: An aerial view of the Sapanca Lake, which supplies most of the water needs of Sakarya and Kocaeli, after water level dropped to a record low of 28.54 meters in Sakarya, Turkiye on December 10, 2025. Lake Sapanca is experiencing its driest period in the last 65 years. ( Ömer Ürer - Anadolu Agency )

Sapanca Lake, described as the ‘lifeline of Eastern Marmara,’ under threat due to drought
Fotoğraf: Ömer Ürer

SAKARYA, TURKIYE - DECEMBER 10: General view of the Sapanca Lake, which supplies most of the water needs of Sakarya and Kocaeli, after water level dropped to a record low of 28.54 meters in Sakarya, Turkiye on December 10, 2025. Lake Sapanca is experiencing its driest period in the last 65 years. ( Ömer Ürer - Anadolu Agency )

Sapanca Lake, described as the ‘lifeline of Eastern Marmara,’ under threat due to drought
Fotoğraf: Ömer Ürer

SAKARYA, TURKIYE - DECEMBER 10: A boat is seen stranded on the shore in the Sapanca Lake, which supplies most of the water needs of Sakarya and Kocaeli, after water level dropped to a record low of 28.54 meters in Sakarya, Turkiye on December 10, 2025. Lake Sapanca is experiencing its driest period in the last 65 years. ( Ömer Ürer - Anadolu Agency )

Sapanca Lake, described as the ‘lifeline of Eastern Marmara,’ under threat due to drought
Fotoğraf: Ömer Ürer

SAKARYA, TURKIYE - DECEMBER 10: An aerial view of the Sapanca Lake, which supplies most of the water needs of Sakarya and Kocaeli, after water level dropped to a record low of 28.54 meters in Sakarya, Turkiye on December 10, 2025. Lake Sapanca is experiencing its driest period in the last 65 years. ( Ömer Ürer - Anadolu Agency )

Sapanca Lake, described as the ‘lifeline of Eastern Marmara,’ under threat due to drought
Fotoğraf: Ömer Ürer

SAKARYA, TURKIYE - DECEMBER 10: An aerial view of the Sapanca Lake, which supplies most of the water needs of Sakarya and Kocaeli, after water level dropped to a record low of 28.54 meters in Sakarya, Turkiye on December 10, 2025. Lake Sapanca is experiencing its driest period in the last 65 years. ( Ömer Ürer - Anadolu Agency )

Sapanca Lake, described as the ‘lifeline of Eastern Marmara,’ under threat due to drought
Fotoğraf: Ömer Ürer

SAKARYA, TURKIYE - DECEMBER 10: An aerial view of the Sapanca Lake, which supplies most of the water needs of Sakarya and Kocaeli, after water level dropped to a record low of 28.54 meters in Sakarya, Turkiye on December 10, 2025. Lake Sapanca is experiencing its driest period in the last 65 years. ( Ömer Ürer - Anadolu Agency )

Sapanca Lake, described as the ‘lifeline of Eastern Marmara,’ under threat due to drought
Fotoğraf: Ömer Ürer

SAKARYA, TURKIYE - DECEMBER 10: A boat is seen stranded on the shore in the Sapanca Lake, which supplies most of the water needs of Sakarya and Kocaeli, after water level dropped to a record low of 28.54 meters in Sakarya, Turkiye on December 10, 2025. Lake Sapanca is experiencing its driest period in the last 65 years. ( Ömer Ürer - Anadolu Agency )

Sapanca Lake, described as the ‘lifeline of Eastern Marmara,’ under threat due to drought
Fotoğraf: Muhammed Furkan Dursun

SAKARYA, TURKIYE - DECEMBER 10: General view of the Sapanca Lake, which supplies most of the water needs of Sakarya and Kocaeli, after water level dropped to a record low of 28.54 meters in Sakarya, Turkiye on December 10, 2025. Lake Sapanca is experiencing its driest period in the last 65 years. ( Muhammed Furkan Dursun - Anadolu Agency )

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