Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Mohamed Abdel Atti discussed during a meeting with members of the Permanent Committee for Regulating the Nile River Revenue Nile water rates in the various governorates, along with optimal water management mechanisms.
In statements Sunday, the minister said the ministry is exerting strenuous efforts to guarantee providing all necessary water needs for all sectors, via incorporating the
highest efficiency techniques, that would in turn help achieve sustainable development goals.
All efforts are part of the ministry’s drives
to dynamically manage the water system, through constantly standing on rates
of rainfall over the headwater streams throughout the year.
Abdel Atti issued his directives to keep the highest state of readiness at all the ministry’s affiliates to handle water resources during the period of maximum needs and ensure meeting water demand for all beneficiaries.
He also stood on ongoing efforts meant to clean canals and sanitize drains, as well as
increase work capacity of water lifting stations and emergency units at the various governorates in preparation for the upcoming agricultural season.
Source: State Information Service Egypt