31.01.2026 11:04
The GAP Waterfall in the Derik district of Mardin has started flowing again after the recent rains. After a 2-year hiatus, the waterfall, known as the 'harbinger of abundance,' attracted local residents who took souvenir photos and reiterated their belief that the yield of crops would increase.
The GAP Waterfall, which brings life to the GAP Gardens with 20 thousand acres of fruit and olive trees in Derik, has started to flow again after the recent heavy rains. The waterfall, located 4 kilometers away from the district, has been welcomed with joy by the local people engaged in olive, fig, pomegranate, apricot, and walnut production after it resumed flowing for the first time in 2 years. Believing that the flow of the waterfall will increase the yield of their products, the locals visited the waterfall to take souvenir photos.
"VERY IMPORTANT FOR DERIK OLIVE"
Ramazan Erol, who stated that he came to see the waterfall with his family after hearing that it was flowing, said, "The water of our waterfall has not flowed for 2 years. For the first time in 2 years, the water of our waterfall has flowed, and we are very happy. The water of our waterfall is very important for Derik olive. Derik olive becomes even more productive with the water of the waterfall. We are very happy, we are joyful. We wanted to come and see it with our children."
"IT BECAME A LIFELINE"
Nimet Erol, his wife, said, "We came to visit the waterfall. We were very happy that it is flowing. I am bringing my children for the first time. We are happy," she said.
Olive producer Halil Çelik expressed his belief that it would be a productive year for Derik olive, stating, "This year, thank God, our waterfall flowed due to the rain. It is very good for agriculture and olives. It was beautiful rainwater, it became a lifeline."