Renaissance Dam Future Risks
Former Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Nasser El-Din Allam warned of the dangers posed by the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, pointing out that its filling does not eliminate the threats associated with it. He emphasized that the dam stores large quantities of water subject to repeated cycles of storage and release for hydroelectric power generation, which requires a binding legal agreement to organize operation and prevent harm to Egypt and Sudan. He clarified that Egypt faces severe water challenges, with per capita share decreasing to about 500 cubic meters annually, amid increasing pressures from population growth and resource scarcity, along with heavy reliance on water reuse and food imports.
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