Egypt seeks alternatives to possible Nile water loss from Ethiopian dam

Egypt’s Irrigation Ministry revealed four projects designed to reduce water waste, combat the growing need for water and help ease the negative effects of the GERD on its irrigation system.
This picture shows an aerial view of the Nile River passing by the town of Dendera in the southern province of Qena, Egypt, April 10, 2021.
This picture shows an aerial view of the Nile River passing by the town of Dendera in the southern province of Qena, Egypt, April 10, 2021. - Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images
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CAIRO — Egypt’s Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources revealed May 2 four projects and plans to reduce water waste in the country, counter the growing need for water in the future and help mitigate the negative impact of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on its irrigation system.

Masrawy news portal quoted Mohamed Ghanem, spokesman for the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources, as saying that they have prepared for all potential scenarios, including worst-case scenarios, by adopting a good management system for every drop of water.

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