A Comprehensive Analysis of Dams and Water Levels in Thrace
The Thrace region is an important region of Turkey in terms of water resources. Recently, especially due to the effect of snowfall, water levels in dams in the region have shown significant changes. In this article, we will examine in detail the water levels of dams in Thrace, their filling rates and the effects of this situation on the region.
Effect of Rainfall on Dams
Between December 12 and February 13, 14 dams in Thrace were opened, 62 million 906 thousand cubic meters received water. The snowfalls that were effective during this period increased the water levels of the dams and helped to reduce the negative effects of the drought period experienced in the summer. Especially with the melting of the snow, the dams started to fill again and the water levels increased.
Dams with the Highest and Lowest Fill Rates
The dam with the highest occupancy rate among the dams in Thrace Hamzadere Damis. In this dam located in Edirne province, 176 million 45 thousand cubic meters water is available. This situation provides a great advantage in terms of meeting the water needs in the region. On the other hand, the dam with the lowest water level is in Tekirdağ Turkmenli DamThe storage volume of this dam is 15 million 290 thousand cubic meters Although the amount of water available is only 1 million cubic meters was measured as .
Water Levels by Region
- Edirne: The water level, which was 184 million 673 thousand cubic meters in December last year, has decreased to XNUMX million XNUMX thousand cubic meters in February this year due to recent rainfall. 253 million 670 thousand cubic meters has risen.
- Tekirdag: The water level, which was 154 million 160 thousand cubic meters in December last year, was XNUMX million XNUMX thousand cubic meters in February this year. 146 thousand 915 thousand cubic meters Despite the rainfall, the water level in the 4 dams 7 million 245 thousand cubic meters has regressed.
- Kirklareli: The water level, which was 91 million 410 thousand cubic meters in December last year, was XNUMX million XNUMX thousand cubic meters in February this year. 92 million 564 bin has increased to cubic meters.
General Water Status and Future Projections
The drought experienced throughout Turkey in recent years has also affected the Thrace region. However, the amount of water in 1 dams with a storage volume of 115 billion 740 million 14 thousand cubic meters was XNUMX billion XNUMX million XNUMX thousand cubic meters in December of last year. 430 million 243 bin, in February of this year 493 million 149 thousand cubic meters This situation shows that with the recent rainfall, the filling rate of 14 dams has approached the levels of the same period last year.
Water Management and Future Planning
Management of water resources becomes even more important, especially during drought periods. In the Thrace region, it is aimed to increase the filling rates of dams and to use water resources efficiently. In this context, local governments and state institutions cooperate to develop water saving projects and take the necessary steps to implement these projects.
As a result
The water levels of the dams in Thrace are directly related to the climate conditions and rainfall in the region. The increase in water levels in the dams with the recent rainfall is an important development in meeting the water needs of the region. However, sensitivity to water management needs to be increased and necessary measures need to be taken for sustainable water use.
