Lake Tiberias under the microscope. What is the truth about it reaching unprecedented levels?

Arab Weather - In light of the decline in the waters of Lake Tiberias, many news reports have spread in recent days stating that Lake Tiberias is approaching complete drying up, and that the black line threatens the existence of the lake, etc. So what is the truth about that?

Is this really unprecedented?

Arab Weather experts said that, looking at long-term official data, the lake's current level is approximately -211.3 meters below sea level, and the black line is equal to -214.4 meters. This means that the lake has not yet reached the black line, as happened in 2001, when the lake reached a level of -214.87 meters, which is more than 3.5 meters lower than today.

This means that the lake's condition today is not the worst in history, and despite its drop to the black line in 2001, the lake has not dried up and has gradually recovered.

Scientific Explanation vs. Rumors: "What's Really Happening?"

According to recent statistics, there is a current decline in the lake's water level. The reasons are attributed to drought seasons, excessive withdrawal of water from the lake, and increased evaporation rates due to rising temperatures.

Measures that may protect the lake from drying up

However, there is still enough time to save the lake from the threat of imminent drought, by reducing reliance on the lake as a water source, in addition to establishing desalination and water connection projects.

In conclusion, the lake's situation is sensitive but not unprecedented, and does not mean it will dry up completely.