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

Published 2021년 9월 3일

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Suğla Lake in the Seydişehir district of Konya, Turkey, is experiencing significant water withdrawal due to seasonal drought, causing concern for nature lovers and local fishermen. The lake, which is fed by the Taurus Mountains, the surrounding basin, and Lake Beyşehir, is losing its hydrogeological nutrition sources and is in danger of dying. The president of the Seydişehir Sportive Anglers and Wildlife Protection Association has called for measures to prevent uncontrolled irrigation and conscious fishing, and has planned an afforestation project to increase humidity around the lake.

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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 ...

Source: Sondakika