Egypt clarifies High Dam effects after quake
Egyptian Minister of Water Resources Hani Sweilam confirmed the safety of the High Dam and the ministry's water facilities following the earthquake that occurred early Monday morning. He clarified that the monitoring and surveillance systems did not record any effects, and that oversight continues around the clock. He stated that inspections include scanning tunnels and facilities to detect any structural movements, even if only a fraction of a millimeter. The dam is said to have a safety factor of up to 7, compared to an average of approximately 1.5. Additionally, the National Seismic Monitoring Network recorded a quake with a magnitude of 5.5, felt by residents in Greater Cairo and other governorates, with no human or material losses reported.
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