Water Restrictions Hit New Complex in Izmir Amid Regional Drought

In the Turkish coastal city of Izmir, a recently constructed residential and commercial development faces daily water restrictions imposed by multiple local authorities. Residents, including Ali Alyanak and his neighbors, are now forced to extract water from a diminishing underground aquifer located 170 meters below the surface. Meanwhile, hotel pools in the area remain filled, highlighting the severity of the ongoing water crisis driven by prolonged drought conditions. The situation underscores the urgent need for sustainable water management in the region, which is experiencing increasing shortages despite continued development.