Turkey's Tuz Gölü salt lake shrinks as drought and over-pumping intensify water crisis

Tuz Gölü, one of Turkey's largest salt lakes, is rapidly disappearing due to prolonged drought and intensive groundwater extraction. The lake's ecosystem, which supports wildlife, industry, and tourism, is under severe threat, highlighting the country's deepening water crisis. The situation is expected to worsen as climate change exacerbates arid conditions.

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