The dam occupancy rate in Istanbul was measured as 36.21 percent on September 27, 2026.
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- The general average occupancy rate of dams in Istanbul was measured as 36.21 percent by İSKİ on September 27, 2026.
- While Ömerli Dam was at the highest level with 49.46%, Darlık Dam with 54.79% and Elmalı Dam with 65.48%, Kazandere Dam was at the lowest level with 12.08% and Pabuçdere Dam with 3.06%.
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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. Water levels tend to decrease due to increasing temperatures and evaporation.
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 September 27, 2026?
CURRENT DAM OCCUPANCY RATES 27 SEPTEMBER 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 official data shared by İSKİ (Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration), the general average dam occupancy rate was measured as 38.32 percent in mid-September. On September 27, 2026, the dam occupancy rate in Istanbul was measured as 36.21 percent.
27 SEPTEMBER 2026 DAM FULL RATES
According to İSKİ's latest hydraulic measurements dated September 26, dam-based occupancy rates are as follows:
Ömerli Dam: 49.46 percent
Darlık Dam: 54.79 percent
Elmalı Dam: 65.48 percent
Terkos Dam: 32.65 percent
Alibey Dam: 33.6 percent
Büyükçekmece Dam: 26.54 percent
Sazlıdere Dam: 20.74 percent
Istrancalar Dam: 21.98 percent
Kazandere Dam: 12.08 percent
Pabuçdere Dam: 3.06 percent
Open Questions
- What are the long-term effects of this decline?
- Is İSKİ taking precautions against this situation?
- Are there calls from citizens to save water?
