Suğla Lake in Turkey is experiencing hard times due to seasonal drought

In the Seydişehir district of Konya, the waters of Suğla Lake withdrew significantly due to the seasonal drought. Suğla Lake, located 130 kilometers from Konya and in the northwest of the district and home to many bird species, welcomes its visitors in all seasons with its natural beauties. Mirror carp, Chinese carp, mullet, silverfish, tench and freshwater lobster are caught in the lake, which also allows many families living in the 4 neighborhoods to make a living by fishing. The large amount of water withdrawal in the lake due to drought worries both nature lovers and the local people who make their living from the lake by fishing. "It's hard to get the lake back to its original state" Konya Technical University (KTÜN) Geological Engineering Department Lecturer Prof. Dr. Tahir Nalbantçılar told Anadolu Agency (AA) that Suğla Lake was formed by feeding especially from the Taurus Mountains and the surrounding basin. Stating that the lake is a water storage lake that supports ...