The reservoir behind the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is filling, its water minister said on Wednesday, a day after talks with Sudan and Egypt on the giant Blue Nile hydroelectric project stalled. Sudan and Egypt both fear the $4 billion dam could lead to water shortages in their own nations. “The filling of the dam doesn’t need to wait until the completion of the dam.” The water level had increased from 525 metres to 560 metres, he said. SEE ALSO: Sudan, Egypt say Ethiopia will not fill Nile dam without reaching dealThe comments by Seleshi did not address whether Ethiopia had closed the gates of the dam. Sudan and Egypt have sought a legally binding agreement before the dam is filled.

Source: Standard Digital July 16, 2020 10:06 UTC