27.04.2026 12:01
The Küçükçekmece Lake in Istanbul changed color. While the water turned red at the area where the lake meets the sea, the color change was captured by a drone.
A striking color change occurred in Istanbul's Küçükçekmece Lake. The water turning red at the point where the lake meets the sea caused concern.
While similar images have recently emerged in different regions of Turkey, the same situation appearing in Istanbul has increased worries. Citizens around the lake expressed their fears, stating that the color change might be due to pollution.
The striking images of the reddened water were captured by drone from the air.