The Nile level this season will be higher than that of many years earlier from Aswan in southern Egypt until the last downstream city in Kafr el-Sheikh, Minister of Irrigation Mohamed Abdel Ati has said. Flooding in Kafr el-Sheikh has been reported in recent years due to the rain, but his season rain will be coupled with a higher level of the Nile River. She gave evacuation instructions for anything on alluvial plains, including homes, silos, fish farms and livestock. Governor of Beheira Hesham Amena also ordered town council to take precautionary measures against encroachments on alluvial plains, which might drown under water. Any installments on alluvial plains are illegal as these lands belong to the Ministry of Irrigation and are at risk of flooding, posing a threat to lives and properties.

Source: Egypt Today September 24, 2020 12:22 UTC