The Taigan Reservoir in Crimea has dried up and is now dotted with islands

In the temporarily occupied Crimea, the water level in the Taigan Reservoir near Belogorsk has dropped dramatically. Due to severe shallowing, two islands have already formed at the bottom of the reservoir.

This was reported by Krym.Realii, citing a local historian from Belogorsk.

The expert provided the information on condition of anonymity. He stated that the situation regarding the water level in the Taigan Reservoir continues to worsen. The islands that have formed in the reservoir indicate a critical situation regarding its water level.

The local historian noted that an island appeared in the Taigan Reservoir during the drought-stricken year of 2024. However, he said, two islands have already formed this year. 

The expert noted that in the current situation, even heavy rainfall does not help the reservoir. According to him, water needs to be supplied via the drainage canal from the Bilohirsk Reservoir. However, as the local historian reported, this has not yet been done. 

The expert also noted that the Taigan Reservoir no longer has any usable water reserves, even though it is one of the strategically important reservoirs for supplying water to the arid southeastern part of Crimea. 

According to the source, many Crimean reservoirs have already become inaccessible to visitors. The local historian pointed out that even fishermen are not allowed onto the Zagirskoye Reservoir. The Verkhniy Mogabinskoye Reservoir near Yalta is also under strict security.

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