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The Aparan Reservoir Recorded Its Highest Water Level in the Last Decade

June 10, 2026

As of June 8, 2026, the volume of water accumulated in the Aparan Reservoir reached 87.27 million m³, which is the highest indicator recorded over the past ten years.

This year's high water level in the reservoir was also due to favorable hydro-climatic conditions, abundant precipitation, and significant runoff resulting from snowmelt, all of which contributed to a substantial replenishment of water reserves.

The previous record for the highest annual water level in the Aparan Reservoir was recorded in 2019, when the volume of accumulated water reached 61.93 million m³; however, this year's figure exceeds that by approximately 25.3 million m³.

An analysis of the data from 2016–2026 shows that the reservoir's filling level experienced significant fluctuations. The lowest peak volume was recorded in 2023 at 26.81 million m³, whereas in 2024 it recovered, reaching 52.86 million m³. In 2025, the reservoir's maximum volume was 45.98 million m³, and one year later a sharp increase was recorded, reaching 87.27 million m³.

The 2026 figure could have a positive impact on securing the water supply for the upcoming irrigation season.

Maximum Fill Volumes Over the Last Ten Years (in million m³)

  • 2016: 51.63
  • 2017: 44.93
  • 2018: 32.52
  • 2019: 61.93
  • 2020: 45.59
  • 2021: 44.98
  • 2022: 49.81
  • 2023: 26.81
  • 2024: 52.86
  • 2025: 45.98
  • 2026: 87.27 (as of June 8)