Istanbul Dam Occupancy Rates Reached 39.05 Percent on October 5, 2026
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- According to updated data by İSKİ dated October 5, 2026, the general average occupancy rate of dams in Istanbul was measured as 39.05 percent.
- While the highest occupancy is 85.85% in Elmalı dam and 2.58% in Papuçdere, the water level continues its downward trend due to the effect of increasing temperature and evaporation.
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Why It Matters
Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (ISKİ) regularly measures the water levels of dams in Istanbul and announces them to the public. According to current data, the general average occupancy rate of dams in early October was measured as 39.05 percent.
In its updated statement, Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (ISKI) shared the recent change in dam occupancy rates in Istanbul. So, what is the occupancy rate of Istanbul dam on October 5, 2026?
5 OCTOBER 2026 CURRENT DAM FULL RATES
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 current data shared by İSKİ, the general average occupancy rate of dams in Istanbul was measured as 39.05 percent in early October.
5 OCTOBER 2026 DAM FULL RATES
According to İSKİ's latest hydraulic measurements dated October 5, dam-based occupancy rates are as follows:
Ömerli: 55.82 percent
Stenosis: 60.12 percent
Apple: 85.85 percent
Terkos: 32.2 percent
Alibey: 36.52 percent
Büyükçekmece: 26.37 percent
Sazlıdere: 20.63 percent
Istrancalar: 19.58 percent
Kazandere: 11.32 percent
Papuçdere: 2.58 percent
Open Questions
- What is the impact of these occupancy rates on Istanbul's water supply?
- What measures are planned to save water?
