Hope from the Sky, Risk on the Ground

The recent increase in snowfall and heavy rainfall in Konya has brought hope for water resources under the threat of drought. However, the occupancy rates of the dams supplying drinking and domestic water to the city centre are still below the desired levels. While Altınapa Dam recorded a 33 percent increase over approximately one month, a decrease in Bağbaşı Dam has drawn attention. Bozkır Dam showed a limited increase, while the water level in Afşar Dam remained unchanged. 

In Konya, which is under the severe impact of drought, climate change and precipitation remaining below seasonal averages make water consumption even more critical. With snowfall and heavy rainfall affecting the city as part of the nationwide weather system, what are the current occupancy rates of the dams supplying Konya’s water needs? Here are the details…  

Following the recent rainfall in Konya, the occupancy rate of Altınapa Dam, which supplies drinking and domestic water to the city centre, was measured at 8 %, while the rate at Bağbaşı Dam remained at 11 %. Between December 15, 2025, and January 17, 2026, dam occupancy rates in Konya and its surrounding areas showed varying trends. While some dams experienced limited increases, declines were observed in others. The occupancy rate of Altınapa Dam was measured at 6 percent, rising to 8 percent as of January 17, 2026. A similar situation was observed at Bozkır Dam, where the occupancy rate increased from 3 percent in December to 4 percent in January. In contrast, Bağbaşı Dam experienced a decrease. The occupancy rate, which was 14 percent on December 15, dropped to 11 percent on January 17. The rate of Afşar Dam remained unchanged at 39 percent on both dates.