Egypt faces water scarcity challenges, relies on Nile for 98 percent of water resources – Min.

February 11, 2026 at 10:29 AM

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Egypt is witnessing a severe water scarcity crisis, with per capita water availability standing at just 500 cubic meters annually—less than half the threshold for water scarcity according to United Nations standards, Hani Swelim, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, said on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The minister pointed out that the country depends almost … The post Egypt faces water scarcity challenges, relies on Nile for 98 percent of water resources – Min. appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Egypt is witnessing a severe water scarcity crisis, with per capita water availability standing at just 500 cubic meters annually—less than half the threshold for water scarcity according to United Nations standards, Hani Swelim, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, said on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The minister pointed out that the country depends almost … The post Egypt faces water scarcity challenges, relies on Nile for 98 percent of water resources – Min. appeared first on Egypt Independent. This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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Egypt is witnessing a severe water scarcity crisis, with per capita water availability standing at just 500 cubic meters annually—less than half the threshold for water scarcity according to United Nations standards, Hani Swelim, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, said on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The minister pointed out that the country depends almost … The post Egypt faces water scarcity challenges, relies on Nile for 98 percent of water resources – Min. appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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