Drought in Turkey

Drought is common in Turkey, especially in the south and center of the country, with 2025 being one of the driest in the history of the republic. Droughts are forecast to occur more frequently due to climate change. Most water loss is due to poor irrigation. In 2022 the World Bank said that "without reform, a 10% fall in water supply in Turkey could reduce GDP by 6%". Some lakes are drying out due to dams diverting water for agriculture.

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