Frozen water tank in eastern Turkey appears as ice tower

Frozen water tank in eastern Turkey appears as ice tower

Photos of a 20-meter-long frozen water tank in Turkey's eastern Van province shocked social media users on Wednesday morning. (AA Photos)

Frozen water tank in eastern Turkey appears as ice tower

The water which normally pours from the 4-storey tank has been frozen due to the ongoing subzero temperatures. The tank now appears like an 'ice tower'.

Frozen water tank in eastern Turkey appears as ice tower

Heavy cold weather has been continuing across the county since last Friday, which has resulted in some lakes, rivers and waterfalls also being frozen.

Frozen water tank in eastern Turkey appears as ice tower

The city with the frozen water tank, is one of the coldest in Turkey, with temperatures dropping to -20 degrees at night.

Frozen water tank in eastern Turkey appears as ice tower

Frozen water tank in eastern Turkey appears as ice tower

Frozen water tank in eastern Turkey appears as ice tower

Frozen water tank in eastern Turkey appears as ice tower