Istanbul, a city larger than São Paulo, risks running out of water. The water level in Turkey’s largest city reservoirs is below 30%, raising water cut concerns, says ISKI, a public utility. The current 29.2% capacity is the lowest since 2014. ISKI, urging reduced consumption, has warned of potential cuts for weeks. ISKI stopped water […]
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