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Turkish Nature Conservation Association (TTKD) scientific advisor Dr. According to Erol Kesici’s data, 186 of the 240 lakes in Türkiye have completely dried up in the last 60 years; The remaining lakes are at risk of drought and pollution.

hurriyetdailynews

Similar reports state that 60% (about 180) of approximately 300 natural lakes have dried up in the last 50 years

theguardian

and although this number varies between 240-320 lakes according to sources, the number of dried lakes is consistent around 180-186.

hurriyetdailynews
dailysabah
nationalgeographic

Among the reasons, dam construction, agricultural irrigation, climate change, groundwater overuse and pollution stand out.

tridge
asiatimes

The year 2025 was recorded as one of the most severe droughts of the last 65 years, and this affected the lakes even more.

bianet

Türkiye'de 240 gölün 186'sı kurudu.
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