In the central agricultural regions of Turkey, especially in the Karapinar district of Konya province, an increase in land depressions is being observed. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This situation is related to drought and the decrease of underground water, seriously affecting agricultural activities. These depressions have mainly appeared in areas where crops such as corn, wheat, and sugarcane are grown.
Old depressions in mountainous areas have almost dried up. According to experts, the annual decline of underground water is about 4–5 meters.
This poses a significant threat to farmers and negatively impacts agricultural production. According to Fetullah Arik, a geology professor at Konya Technical University, the number of depressions has significantly increased in recent years and now approaches 700.
Local residents say that the digging of new wells, especially unlicensed ones, is deepening the problem. The emergence of new depressions in this area threatens not only agriculture but also the safety of people's lives and property.
Therefore, precautionary measures need to be taken to address the problem.
