The water level in Lake Ulza has reached its minimum level, otherwise known as the “point of death.” The drastic decline is linked to the maximum exploitation of the water reserve for electricity generation by KURUM, as well as the reduced flow of the Mat River.

The drastic drop in the water level has also affected the aquatic ecosystem, due to the warming of the water, which some fish species cannot tolerate.

Off camera, local fishermen said that this situation has been repeated every year since the Ulëz and Shkopet hydroelectric power plants were privatized by the Turks.

They said that before the 1990s, the water level remained at its maximum even during the summer months, with the aim of preserving the fishing economy.

The water level in the basin has fallen as far as the village of Bushkash, while exploitation continues. The damage being caused affects not only fishing but also tourism, as this lake has historically been used not only by local residents but also by tourists for swimming and sunbathing.

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