Compare and contrast: What happens if Istanbul’s water supplies run dry?

BBC News


Istanbul is one of the world’s biggest cities, growing larger still every year. Its rapid expansion is putting enormous stress on its water supplies. “Istanbul is already facing significant water scarcity, and we’re approaching ecological limits,” says Akg n Ilhan, a lecturer who specialises in urban water management and its intersection with climate change at Bogazi i University. “We need to face this reality, or we can continue to ignore it and face the consequences.”  Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Drought.