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Sudan Nile drought worries Egypt
The article discussed Egypt's concerns over the dwindling water levels in the Nile River, particularly due to the decreasing flows resulting from water storage in the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which holds approximately 74 billion cubic meters of water and refuses to reach a binding agreement with Egypt and Sudan to regulate filling and operation. Sudanese sources confirmed a temporary decrease in the Nile's flow due to reduced releases from the dam, which has raised alarm in Egypt, especially as the rainy season in Ethiopia begins—expected to increase the amount of stored water. Experts debated the possibility of a decline in water rerouting from around 84 billion cubic meters to 70-80 billion, emphasizing the need for coordination among the involved countries. They noted that Egypt has prepared measures to manage water through the Aswan High Dam and the reservoir in Lake Nasser. The experts underscored the importance of reaching a binding legal agreement to ensure a fair distribution of water, amid ongoing tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia regarding the dam's operation and its impact on Egypt's water security.
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