The total volume of water in Lake Urmia is reported to have increased 18-fold compared to last year’s indicators.
According to sea-news.az the “Fars” news agency released this information, citing a statement from the head of the Environmental Protection Department of the West Azerbaijan Province.
According to official statistics, in November of last year, the volume of water in the lake stood at just 240 million cubic meters, with its surface area covering 456 square kilometers. The agency’s report emphasizes that comparing these figures with the current situation demonstrates a sharp, nearly 18-fold increase in water volume, showing a noticeable improvement in the lake’s ecological condition.
