Cairo – Ashraf Abdel Hamid
Posted on: September 06, 2023: 12:07 AM GST Last updated: September 06, 2023: 12:28 AM GST
Over the past few days, the effects of the fourth refill have begun to appearAlNahda damincluding the decline in the level of the Nile and the emergence of drought in some areas in Sudan.
Egyptian expert Abbas Sharaki revealed that during this year, for the first time in a while, most of the Blue Nile flood, which constitutes about 60% of the total revenue of the Nile, was seized.
It did not happen in history
He also confirmed that there was a shortage of about 25 billion cubic meters, or 84%, pointing out that this did not happen in history, even in years of drought.
He also added that most of the areas along the Blue Nile and the main one north of Khartoum suffer from a decline in the Nile’s revenue, which affected millions of farmers who depend on flood farming.
Renaissance Dam (archives from France Press)
He pointed out that the fourth storage is still continuing until the level reached 623 meters, with a total of 38 billion cubic meters, adding that it could stop at any time during the next few days until the storage reaches 41 billion cubic meters at a level of 625 meters.
It has not witnessed significant changes
It is noteworthy that the Cairo negotiations that took place last week on the crisis AlNahda dam It was concluded with little detail.
The Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation confirmed that the negotiation round did not witness tangible changes in the positions of the Ethiopian side, stressing that Cairo continues its relentless efforts to reach a binding legal agreement as soon as possible regarding the rules for filling and operating the Renaissance Dam, in a manner that takes into account Egyptian interests and constants by preserving water security and prevent damage to it.
Renaissance Dam (archives from France Press)
She added that Egypt is seeking an agreement that will benefit the three countries, which requires that all negotiating parties adopt a comprehensive vision that combines the protection of national interests and the achievement of benefits for all.
Warnings of slips and falls in the dam
Minister Hani Sweilem also stressed the importance of reaching a binding legal agreement regarding the rules for filling and operating the Renaissance Dam, taking into account the interests and concerns of the three countries, stressing the importance of stopping any unilateral steps in this regard.
It is noteworthy that Egyptian experts had previously warned of slips and falls in the dam after water quantities reached higher levels and increased pressure on the earth’s crust in its area, which represents a great danger.
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