The Sudanese Ministry of Irrigation issued a warning to citizens to take all necessary precautions in anticipation of the potential impact caused by the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’s (GERD) filling in July. The areas of irrigated cliffs along this sector will also be affected, as will the entrances to drinking water stations and irrigation pumps”. National Security Advisor to the Ethiopian Prime Minister Gedu Andargachew announced last month that there is no alternative to filling the GERD in July. Sudan has warned that filling the dam without reaching a tripartite agreement would compromise the safety of the Sudanese Roseires Dam and endanger the lives of millions of people who live in the surrounding area. The construction of the dam, which began in 2011, is considered to be one of Egypt’s most serious water issues.

Source: Egypt Independent March 09, 2021 09:22 UTC