Sudan floods rise amid Ethiopia’s new dam
On Mon, Ethiopia stated that its newly inaugurated dam has contributed to mitigating floods in Sudan. This announcement comes amid concerns about the dam's potential role in the recent deluges. Sudan's rainy season, which spans from June to October, is…
On Mon, Ethiopia stated that its newly inaugurated dam has contributed to mitigating floods in Sudan. This announcement comes amid concerns about the dam's potential role in the recent deluges. Sudan's rainy season, which spans from June to October, is characterized by heavy rains that can result in flooding.
On Sat, Sudan issued a flood alert due to rising water levels along the Nile River's main tributaries, the Blue and White Nile. This alert was maintained on Mon.
The Sudanese irrigation ministry reported on Sun that water levels have been elevated for four consecutive days, as local dams have released excess water. Residents in the regions of Khartoum, River Nile, White Nile, Sennar, and Blue Nile have been advised to stay vigilant due to potential impacts on agricultural lands and housing.
On Mon, Ethiopia stated that its newly inaugurated dam has contributed to mitigating floods in Sudan.
According to Abbas Sharaky, a Professor of Geology and Water Resources at Cairo University, water levels are anticipated to decrease throughout the week.
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Earlier this month, Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which is Africa's largest dam. It is designed to enhance the nation's economy by producing over 5,000 megawatts, effectively doubling Ethiopia's electricity generation capacity. The dam is situated on the Blue Nile near the Ethiopia-Sudan border and has an estimated cost of nearly $5 billion.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
