Turkey: In some parts of Lake Iznik, water receded 30 meters from shore

Withdrawal occurred in Lake Iznik, one of Turkey's largest freshwater resources. Iznik Lake, which is the largest natural lake in the Marmara Region and the 5th largest in Turkey, has been adversely affected by the recent seasonal drought. In some parts of the lake, which measures 65 meters at its deepest point and has 27 fish species such as freshwater lobster, catfish, carp, egret and silver, small islets were formed due to seasonal factors, irrigation conditions and drought. The fishing boats ran aground as the water level dropped, especially near the Çakırca Neighborhood of İznik Lake, which is also used for agricultural irrigation in the region. On the coast of Orhangazi district, the water was withdrawn 30-35 meters from the shore. The pier, where large boats once docked, was also left behind. With the withdrawal of water, a part of the basilica remnant, which was determined to be built 1500 years ago in the name of St. Neophytos and was announced to be converted into an ...