{"id":36484,"date":"2026-09-23T12:58:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/?post_type=portfolio&p=36484"},"modified":"2026-09-23T12:59:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T10:59:06","slug":"nile-river-and-its-branches-management-project","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/?portfolio=nile-river-and-its-branches-management-project&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Nile River and Its Branches Management Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nNile River and Its Branches Management Project<\/span><\/h1>\n
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\nA 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]

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350 Million m\u00b3\/Day<\/h3>
Target discharge capacity of the watercourse<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]
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Digital Management<\/h3>
Accurate data to support decision-making<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_nile_control_hero_image{padding:0px !important;}”]
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\nThe Nile… Powered by More Accurate Data<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nThe 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″]

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Remote Sensing<\/h3>
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Drones<\/h3>
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″]
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GIS<\/h3>
Geographic Information Systems<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″]
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AI<\/h3>
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\nKey Project Implementation Areas<\/span><\/h2>\n
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01 | Modern Digital Mapping<\/h3>
Updating topographic and bathymetric maps of the Nile River and its two branches.<\/p>\n

Defining the river alignment, setback and restricted zones.<\/p>\n

Surveying encroachments and violations using drones and GIS.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]

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02 | Property and River Floodplain Land Survey<\/h3>
Preparing accurate survey maps of public properties and river floodplain lands.<\/p>\n

Documenting encroachments and filled areas.<\/p>\n

Supporting the implementation of Irrigation and Drainage Law No. 147 of 2021.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]

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03 | Obstruction Removal and Dredging<\/h3>
Removing accumulated sediment and fill.<\/p>\n

Removing unauthorized buildings and structures.<\/p>\n

Carrying out dredging works and opening water inlets.<\/p>\n

Installing clear markers to define the river protection zone.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n

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\nFrom Data to Decision<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Monitoring<\/h3>
Collecting data, imagery and remote sensing information.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
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Analysis<\/h3>
Analyzing data and producing digital maps.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
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Identification<\/h3>
Identifying encroachments, obstructions and intervention areas.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]
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Implementation<\/h3>
Supporting removal, dredging and river protection works.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n

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\nEnvironmental Impact<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Restoring Watercourse Efficiency<\/h3>
Providing accurate maps to monitor morphological changes and restore the watercourse’s discharge capacity.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]
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Addressing Climate Risks<\/h3>
Supporting flood and flash flood management and providing improved data for planning and response.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]
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Protecting the River Environment<\/h3>
Reducing pollution sources resulting from unauthorized uses and violations along riverbanks and river floodplain lands.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n

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\nSocial and Economic Impact<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Community Protection<\/h3>
Reducing flood risks and protecting communities and facilities located along the riverbanks.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]
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Equitable Water Distribution<\/h3>
Removing obstructions and encroachments that affect water flow and its delivery to beneficiary areas.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]
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Supporting Development<\/h3>
Identifying state-owned properties and river floodplain lands to support organized land use and local development.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n

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\nThe Nile and Climate Change<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nThe 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]

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Forecasting<\/h3>
Supporting forecasting of climate events and preparedness measures.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]
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Monitoring River Changes<\/h3>
Monitoring changes in the watercourse and supporting protection plans.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]
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Water Scarcity<\/h3>
Improving watercourse management, reducing losses and enhancing water-use efficiency.<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n

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\nProject Gallery<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nA Smarter Nile… More Efficient Management<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\nThe 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row gap=\"0px\" css=\".vc_custom_nile_control_hero{padding-top:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#173F67 0%,#075F91 65%,#4F7A52 100%) !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"1\/2\" css=\".vc_custom_nile_control_hero_text{padding:75px 30px 75px 55px !important;}\"] Nile River and Its Branches","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":36079,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"portfolio_cat":[178],"portfolio_tags":[],"class_list":["post-36484","portfolio","type-portfolio","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","portfolio_cat-projects"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/portfolio\/36484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/portfolio"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/portfolio"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=36484"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/36079"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=36484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"portfolio_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fportfolio_cat&post=36484"},{"taxonomy":"portfolio_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mwri.gov.eg\/mwri2\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fportfolio_tags&post=36484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}