Egypt has accused Ethiopia of "reckless and irresponsible" management of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), claiming that unilateral water releases have worsened severe flooding in Sudan and posed threats to downstream nations. The Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation stated that these uncoordinated operations resulted in a "man-made flood," which has inundated farmlands and villages in Sudan.
Ethiopia has denied these allegations, asserting that the dam has actually mitigated the impacts of heavy rainfall. The situation has raised tensions between the two countries, as Egypt continues to express concerns over water management practices related to the dam.
This incident highlights ongoing disputes over water resources in the Nile River basin, where both countries rely heavily on the river for agriculture and drinking water. As previously reported, similar situations have arisen in the region, emphasizing the complexities of transboundary water management.
