Istanbul battles drought as reservoirs run dry

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Türkiye

Istanbul battles drought as reservoirs run dry

Türkiye's largest city faces one of its worst droughts on record. Istanbul's reservoirs have dipped to their lowest storage levels, and residents have been advised to use water sparingly. Hilal Uzun has more on the situation.

September 21, 2023