Nile River and Its Branches Management Project

A national project to enhance the management of the Nile River and its two branches through data-driven approaches and modern digital technologies, while protecting the watercourse and improving its efficiency in addressing environmental and climate-related challenges.

350 Million m³/Day

Target discharge capacity of the watercourse

Digital Management

Accurate data to support decision-making

The Nile… Powered by More Accurate Data

The project relies on a modern digital system to produce accurate and up-to-date maps and data that support understanding watercourse dynamics, monitoring changes, and protecting water resources.

Remote Sensing

Remote Sensing

Drones

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

GIS

Geographic Information Systems

AI

Artificial Intelligence

Key Project Implementation Areas

01 | Modern Digital Mapping

Updating topographic and bathymetric maps of the Nile River and its two branches.

Defining the river alignment, setback and restricted zones.

Surveying encroachments and violations using drones and GIS.

02 | Property and River Floodplain Land Survey

Preparing accurate survey maps of public properties and river floodplain lands.

Documenting encroachments and filled areas.

Supporting the implementation of Irrigation and Drainage Law No. 147 of 2021.

03 | Obstruction Removal and Dredging

Removing accumulated sediment and fill.

Removing unauthorized buildings and structures.

Carrying out dredging works and opening water inlets.

Installing clear markers to define the river protection zone.

From Data to Decision

Monitoring

Collecting data, imagery and remote sensing information.

Analysis

Analyzing data and producing digital maps.

Identification

Identifying encroachments, obstructions and intervention areas.

Implementation

Supporting removal, dredging and river protection works.

Environmental Impact

Restoring Watercourse Efficiency

Providing accurate maps to monitor morphological changes and restore the watercourse’s discharge capacity.

Addressing Climate Risks

Supporting flood and flash flood management and providing improved data for planning and response.

Protecting the River Environment

Reducing pollution sources resulting from unauthorized uses and violations along riverbanks and river floodplain lands.

Social and Economic Impact

Community Protection

Reducing flood risks and protecting communities and facilities located along the riverbanks.

Equitable Water Distribution

Removing obstructions and encroachments that affect water flow and its delivery to beneficiary areas.

Supporting Development

Identifying state-owned properties and river floodplain lands to support organized land use and local development.

The Nile and Climate Change

The project represents one of the components of the second generation of Egypt’s irrigation management system, integrating modern technology and data into watercourse management and preparedness for climate-related challenges.

Forecasting

Supporting forecasting of climate events and preparedness measures.

Monitoring River Changes

Monitoring changes in the watercourse and supporting protection plans.

Water Scarcity

Improving watercourse management, reducing losses and enhancing water-use efficiency.

Project Gallery

A Smarter Nile… More Efficient Management

The Nile River and Its Branches Management Project represents a step toward smarter and more sustainable watercourse management by harnessing technology and data to protect the river, strengthen water security, and support development.