Drought is common in Turkey, especially in the south and center of the country, with 2021 being the driest in 2 decades.[1] Droughts are forecast to occur more frequently due to climate change, and 2023 began with drought.[2] 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%”.[3]: 11
- ^ "2021 was the driest year in two decades in Turkey".
- ^ "Istanbul may experience its warmest January: Experts". Hürriyet Daily News. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ Climate and Development : An Agenda for Action - Emerging Insights from World Bank Group 2021-22 Country Climate and Development Reports (Report). World Bank Group. 3 November 2022.