This crisis did not arise suddenly, but has gradually worsened over the past many years.

New Delhi: The Konya Plain, known as Turkey’s breadbasket, is currently facing a serious problem. This region produces the most wheat in Turkey. The total agricultural area of the Konya Plain is approximately 2.6 million hectares, accounting for 11.2% of Turkey’s total agricultural land.

Due to overproduction and excessive groundwater use, the area is experiencing drought. This is causing hundreds of sinkholes to form in the ground, ruining the fields.

684 Sinkholes Identified In Konya Basin So Far

According to a new report by Turkey’s disaster management agency AFAD, 684 such sinkholes have been identified in the Konya Basin so far.

According to the Sinkhole Research Centre of Konya Technical Un

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