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Izmir Announces Nighttime Water Cuts Amid Drought Crisis

8/2/2025

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Izmir's water authority, IZSU, is set to implement water cuts from August 6, 2025, between 11 PM and 5 AM, as drought conditions worsen. With the Tahtali Dam's reserves dwindling and groundwater sources nearly exhausted, residents are urged to conserve water. Affected neighborhoods will be announced shortly, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

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Izmir's water authority, IZSU, is set to implement water cuts from August 6, 2025, between 11 PM and 5 AM, as drought conditions worsen. With the Tahtali Dam's reserves dwindling and groundwater sources nearly exhausted, residents are urged to conserve water. Affected neighborhoods will be announced shortly, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.