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  1. A joint study on climate change impacts is underway, involving Istanbul Technical University, Samsun University, and the University of Missouri, focusing on a major metropolitan area in Türkiye.
  2. A climate study researcher from Istanbul Technical University presented findings on the impacts of climate change across Türkiye at the EGU conference.

Study Finds Rising Temperatures Threaten Türkiye's Snow-Dependent Water Resources

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A two-year study by Istanbul Technical University examined snow-dependent basins across Türkiye between 1990 and 2024, finding that rising temperatures are making water resources increasingly vulnerable. The research determined that after 2007, temperature became a more influential factor than precipitation in snow drought patterns. Warm-dry snow drought, caused by both reduced precipitation and rising temperatures, was observed in all 15 basins studied and affected 13% of the study area annually.

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The findings indicate that earlier snowmelt and the increasing severity of warm-dry snow drought threaten overall water availability in Türkiye. This resource stress could impact regional stability and the viability of water-dependent industries.

A joint study on climate change impacts is currently underway, involving Istanbul Technical University, Samsun University, and the University of Missouri, concentrating on a major metropolitan area in Türkiye.

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