ANKARA
Türkiye on Tuesday launched a project to build flood control facilities throughout the country with $600 million from the World Bank, the Turkish minister of agriculture and forestry said.
Ibrahim Yumakli emphasized the impact of global warming and climate change on life at the launch event for the "Türkiye Flood and Drought Management Project" in the capital of Ankara, saying the world is in a period where more proactive action is required to address these issues before they escalate into a much larger problem.
Yumakli emphasized the critical importance of protecting citizens from floods, agricultural lands from various meteorological effects, and watering soils.
He said Türkiye, as a water-stressed country, must manage water policies with utmost importance.
Yumaklı said the World Bank has provided significant funding for the Türkiye Flood and Drought Management Project. "With $600 million, we will build flood control facilities across our country."
He emphasized the importance of creating a safer and more resilient Türkiye to feed future generations.