Sisi: Egypt faces water challenges as Nile provides over 98% of renewable water resources

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President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt faces serious water challenges because it relies on the Nile for more than 98 percent of its renewable water resources. He cited the country's location, shared Nile Basin resources, and population growth as contributing pressures.

CAIRO, Oct 25 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt faces a unique water challenge due to its geographical location and heavy reliance on the Nile River, which it shares with other Nile Basin countries and which provides more than 98 percent of its renewable water resources. With population growth, rising water and food … The post Sisi: Egypt faces water challenges as Nile provides over 98% of renewable water resources appeared first on Egypt Independent.