Egypt is a country with a rich history, and the people of Egypt have long been known for their innovative problem-solving skills. Recently, they have taken on an even more ambitious project: creating a new river. This new waterway will stretch from the Mediterranean Sea to Lake Nasser in southern Egypt, providing much-needed irrigation and fresh drinking water to millions of people who live in this arid region.
The project involves constructing several dams along its course that will capture rainwater runoff from both sides of the Nile River valley as well as groundwater sources located beneath it. The construction work has already begun and is expected to be completed by 2023 at an estimated cost of $8 billion dollars USD. Once finished, it could potentially provide up to 30% more surface area for irrigated farming than currently available in Egypt today which would dramatically improve food security throughout the entire country while also providing jobs related directly or indirectly to this massive undertaking such as engineering positions overseeing construction projects or agricultural labor working on newly created farms near these riverside communities.
In addition to economic benefits associated with increased crop production due largely thanks to improved access to freshwater resources, many experts believe that having another major river flowing through Egyptian lands could help reduce air pollution levels across large areas by improving air quality due to reduced dust particles being kicked up into atmosphere during dry seasons when no other significant rainfall occurs. It’s clear then why so many Egyptians are excited about what this new river might mean for their future generations, allowing them not only greater access to clean drinking but also helping them create sustainable livelihoods within their own borders without compromising the environmental integrity of nearby regions around the world.
