{"id":36483,"date":"2026-09-23T12:57:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/?post_type=portfolio&p=36483"},"modified":"2026-09-23T12:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:57:49","slug":"protection-from-flash-floods-and-rainwater-harvesting","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/?portfolio=protection-from-flash-floods-and-rainwater-harvesting&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Protection from Flash Floods and Rainwater Harvesting"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWater Resources Management and Public Protection
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\nProtection from Flash Floods and Rainwater Harvesting
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\nAn integrated system designed to reduce flash flood risks, protect citizens, facilities and infrastructure, and maximize the use of rainfall and floodwater as a renewable water resource.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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\nFrom Hazard to Water Resource
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\nWith the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, heavy rainfall and flash floods, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is implementing an integrated protection system while maximizing the use of floodwater and rainfall to support water resources and development in targeted areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Protection<\/h3>

\nProtecting lives and property, as well as cities, villages and vital facilities.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Water Harvesting<\/h3>

\nCollecting rainfall and floodwater and utilizing it in surrounding areas.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Groundwater Recharge<\/h3>

\nEnhancing the use of floodwater to recharge groundwater aquifers.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Climate Adaptation<\/h3>

\nStrengthening the capacity to address extreme weather events.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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\nProtection System in Numbers
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\n1,363
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\n160
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\n4.5
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\n60
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\nAn Integrated System for Flash Flood Risk Management
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\nLong-term, seasonal and proactive measures working together to reduce risks<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Long-Term Measures<\/h3>

\nConstructing protection structures such as dams, artificial lakes, barriers, drainage channels and underground storage tanks.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Seasonal Measures<\/h3>

\nRegular inspection of flood channels and removal of encroachments and obstructions to ensure efficient floodwater drainage.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Proactive Measures<\/h3>

\nUsing rainfall forecasting and monitoring rainfall locations and volumes to take the necessary measures before heavy rainfall and flash floods occur.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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\nRainfall Forecasting and Early Preparedness
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\nThe Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation operates a Rainfall Forecasting Center that monitors the expected amounts and locations of rainfall before it occurs, enabling relevant authorities to take the necessary proactive measures.<\/p>\n

\nThese proactive measures include lowering water levels in canals and drains in areas expected to experience heavy rainfall, as well as ensuring the readiness of lifting stations and emergency units.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Forecasting<\/h3>

\nMonitoring expected rainfall amounts and locations.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Response<\/h3>

\nProviding data to relevant authorities to support appropriate response measures.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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\nKey Protection Works by Governorate
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\nImplementation of diverse protection and rainwater and floodwater harvesting structures in the areas most exposed to risk<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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North Sinai<\/h3>

\n50
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\nCompleted Protection Structures\n<\/p>\n

\nStorage capacity of approximately 14 million m\u00b3\n<\/p>\n

\nCost of approximately EGP 154 million\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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South Sinai<\/h3>

\n510
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\nCompleted Protection Structures\n<\/p>\n

\nStorage capacity of approximately 88 million m\u00b3\n<\/p>\n

\nCost of approximately EGP 3.2 billion\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Red Sea<\/h3>

\n74
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\nCompleted Protection Structures\n<\/p>\n

\nStorage capacity of approximately 54 million m\u00b3\n<\/p>\n

\nCost of approximately EGP 1 billion\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Matrouh<\/h3>

\n729
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\nCompleted Protection Structures\n<\/p>\n

\nStorage capacity of approximately 5 million m\u00b3\n<\/p>\n

\nCost of approximately EGP 113.274 million\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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\nOngoing Construction and Rehabilitation Works
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\nContinuing the construction and upgrading of flood protection structures<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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New Structures<\/h3>

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\nProtection structures currently under construction, with a total storage capacity of approximately 24.9 million m\u00b3.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Rehabilitation and Upgrading<\/h3>

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\nProtection structures currently undergoing rehabilitation and upgrading, with a storage capacity of approximately 9.7 million m\u00b3.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Matrouh and Red Sea<\/h3>

\nConstruction and rehabilitation works are continuing on a number of structures in Ras Gharib, Marsa Alam, Matrouh and other targeted areas.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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\nEnvironmental Dimensions
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Water Resource Protection<\/h3>

\nHarvesting and storing rainfall and floodwater, utilizing these resources, and reducing environmental pollution.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Groundwater Recharge<\/h3>

\nUtilizing floodwater to recharge groundwater aquifers and support the sustainability of water resources.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Climate Change Adaptation<\/h3>

\nStrengthening forecasting, monitoring and early warning systems to address extreme climate events.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Economic Impact<\/h3>

\nReducing economic losses caused by flash floods, protecting investments and development projects, and supporting the development of desert and mountainous areas.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Social Impact<\/h3>

\nProtecting citizens\u2019 lives and property, improving services and infrastructure, and creating employment opportunities during project implementation.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Development Impact<\/h3>

\nProviding water resources for communities, supporting agricultural and daily activities, and promoting stability in development communities.\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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\nTypes of Protection and Water Harvesting Structures
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\nDiverse engineering solutions tailored to the characteristics and needs of each area<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Dams<\/h3>
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\nTowards Safer and More Sustainable Flash Flood Management
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\nFlash flood protection and rainwater harvesting projects contribute to protecting citizens and infrastructure, strengthening water resources, supporting development in desert and mountainous areas, and enhancing the country\u2019s capacity to adapt to climate change.<\/p>\n

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