9
Extreme
Drought Risk in Istanbul, Turkey
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Istanbul based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
- 3 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 515,426,100 people
- Region prone to prolonged drought conditions
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - Europe (2025-03-13) — 515,426,100 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
3
Istanbul, Turkey
Risk: 9Historical: 10
How Istanbul Compares
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Notable Drought Events Near Istanbul
Drought - Europe
March 12, 2025 — WARNING
515,426,100 people exposed; $40,729,842M capital exposed
Drought - Eastern Europe
July 25, 2024 — WARNING
140,566,300 people exposed; $4,222,217M capital exposed
Drought - Europe
March 12, 2025 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
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Earthquake Risk in Istanbul
Score: 9/10
Wildfire Risk in Istanbul
Score: 9/10
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Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Istanbul
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Istanbul
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Istanbul
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Istanbul
Score: 9/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Istanbul
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Istanbul
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Istanbul
Score: 0/10
Drought Risk in Ankara, Turkey
Score: 3/10
Drought Risk in Beirut, Lebanon
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Cairo, Egypt
Score: 9/10
How this data is built
Istanbul, Turkey drought risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live drought monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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