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3 October 2026 Istanbul dam occupancy rates announced

According to İSKİ data, the general average occupancy rate of dams in Istanbul was measured as 39.04 percent.

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İSKİ shared the current occupancy rates in Istanbul dams as of October 3, 2026.
Due to increasing temperature and evaporation, the general occupancy rate decreased to 39.04 percent.

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Istanbul's water needs are met through dams, and seasonal temperatures affect occupancy rates.

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In its updated statement, Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (ISKİ) shared the recent change in dam occupancy rates in Istanbul. So, what is the occupancy rate of Istanbul dam on October 3, 2026?

CURRENT DAM FULL RATES OCTOBER 3, 2026

The water level in the dams that meet the daily water needs of millions of citizens in Istanbul continues its downward trend due to the effect of increasing temperatures and evaporation. According to the current data shared by İSKİ, the general average occupancy rate of dams in Istanbul was measured as 39.04 percent in early October.

OCTOBER 3, 2026 DAM FULL RATES

According to İSKİ's latest hydraulic measurements dated October 3, dam-based occupancy rates are as follows:

Ömerli: 55.82 percent

Stenosis: 60.12 percent

Elmalı: 84.85 percent

Terkos: 32.2 percent

Alibey: 36.52 percent

Büyükçekmece: 26.37 percent

Sazlıdere: 20.63 percent

Istrancalar: 19.48 percent

Kazandere: 11.32 percent

Papuçdere: 2.48 percent

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