Egypt’s water crisis to worsen, intensifying tensions with Ethiopia over Nile Dam
To:
Al-Monitor Pro Members
From:
Marc Español
Freelance journalist covering Egypt and Sudan
Date:
Dec. 2, 2022
Bottom Line:
Egypt’s demographic and economic expansion since the mid-20th century brought about a severe water deficit. This position made the country all the more vulnerable to external shocks caused by climate change and regional disputes. But poor water governance also adds additional pressure to a crisis that threatens to strain the nation on multiple fronts.