Dam occupancy rates increased, experts warn drought isn’t over

According to data from the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ), precipitation rates across Turkey increased by 75.4% compared to the same period last year and by 29% compared to the long-years average. The active occupancy rate of dams rose from 41.1% to 68.9%, while the active water volume increased from 38.9 billion cubic meters to 65.2 billion cubic meters.