"Water shortage knocks at Turkey's door
Thursday, May 17, 2007
ISTANBUL
The effects of global climate change will make itself felt this summer in Turkey, in the form of water shortages. Alarm bells are ringing in the country's three-largest cities. Officials, startled by the low level of water resources have been warning the public over the last few days about a possible water shortage crisis. Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir municipalities have been proposing measures to the public that if implemented will relegate activities like watering gardens or washing cars with a hose to the annals of history."
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