Egypt has launched the first phase of a training programme to deploy drone technology for monitoring the national water system, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said in a report on Thursday. The initiative is part of the ministry’s strategy to adopt modern technology and support digital transformation and “smart management” of water resources under the “Water 2.0” framework. The ministry plans to utilise drones to detect encroachments on the River Nile and other waterways to ensure unimpeded water flow. Furthermore, the drones will assist in monitoring flood protection structures, assessing water quality, supporting smartirrigation applications, and identifying crop patterns. Sewilam noted that the production of high-resolution digital maps and models from drone data would facilitate data-driven decisions and support the optimal use of water resources in line with Egypt’s 2050 Water Resources Strategy.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 19, 2025 16:48 UTC