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Lota Lake in Sivas Expands 15 Times Due to Rainfall
Lota Lake in Hafik expanded from 48 to 700 decares after spring rains and snowmelt. Some cultivated lands were submerged.
Lota Lake, located in the Hafik district of Sivas, has reached its highest water level in recent years following spring rains and snowmelt. Situated in an evaporite karst area, the lake's surface, normally about 48 decares, expanded to 700 decares as numerous water pools merged.
Lake surface area increased approximately 15 times
Osman Karakaş, President of the Hafik Chamber of Agriculture, stated that the lake's surface area grew about 15 times. He also noted that around 700 decares of land outside the original 48-decare lake area were submerged.
The flooding did not only affect empty lands; some cultivated fields were also covered with water. After a long period of drought in the district, the rainfall caused damage to agricultural lands.
Rainfall both welcomed and challenging for farmers after drought
Despite the damage to the lands, the arrival of water was welcomed by the farmers in the district. Lota Lake is also home to many bird and fish species.
The recent images from the region reveal how quickly water spread over a wide area in Hafik, which has been struggling with drought. The flood-like appearance around the lake clearly demonstrates the impact of spring rains and snowmelt.
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