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WAN - Erciş children have to swim in the irrigation canals to cool off on a hot day.

In the Van's Erciş district, children have tried to cool off by diving to irrigation canals due to hot days of summer. There aren't any pool and social areas for children who live Erciş' Yeşilova (Suli) Neighborhood and the children have to swim in the irrigation canals to cool off on a hot day. But, these canals are very dangerous and should not be used for any recreational activity. These canals are also risk for children's health.

Photo by Vildan Atmaca

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