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Imamoglu Exposes Threat to Istanbul's Water Supply

4/19/2025

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Ekrem Imamoglu revealed that construction has begun on 24,000 homes around Sazlidere Dam during his imprisonment. This project, sanctioned by TOKI, threatens to devastate the dam's protective zone, reducing water usage from 100% to 0%. Imamoglu accused authorities of hiding this critical issue, emphasizing the urgent need to safeguard Istanbul's water resources.

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Ekrem Imamoglu revealed that construction has begun on 24,000 homes around Sazlidere Dam during his imprisonment. This project, sanctioned by TOKI, threatens to devastate the dam's protective zone, reducing water usage from 100% to 0%. Imamoglu accused authorities of hiding this critical issue, emphasizing the urgent need to safeguard Istanbul's water resources.