The stream, whose flow increased with rainfall, changed the color of the Lake Van shoreline.

The stream, whose flow increased with rainfall, changed the color of the Lake Van shoreline.

08.05.2026 02:05

In the Edremit district of Van, the water flowing from a stream whose flow rate increased due to snowmelt and rainfall caused a color change in a part of Lake Van.

The flow rate of the stream flowing into Lake Van from the region where the hydroelectric plant is located has increased due to recent rains and the melting of snow.

THE LAKE'S COLOR TURNED BROWN

The color layer formed by the muddy freshwater at the point where it pours into the lake created an interesting image.

The lake, parts of which turned brown due to the current, was captured by drone.

Here is the latest state of Lake Van:

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