Digital Mapping of the Nile River Set to Begin Across Egypt

Preparations are underway to digitally map the full course of the Nile River, as part of broader efforts to enhance river protection and improve monitoring tools. The government initiative was reviewed during a recent meeting focused on the status of Nile protection measures, including the removal of encroachments in cooperation with relevant state bodies.

Discussions included updates on the handover of land from the General Authority for Reconstruction and Agricultural Development and the current pace of surveying riverbank lands. Completion rates were presented, and instructions were given to intensify efforts, resolve challenges, and accelerate the surveying process. A timeline is being developed for these activities, with a focus on lands situated along the Nile in capital cities and major governorate towns.

The digital mapping project will be carried out in coordination with concerned authorities and is designed to support field monitoring, facilitate improved river management, and contribute to research and technical assessments through the use of modern technologies.

Meanwhile, the 26th campaign to remove encroachments along the Nile has officially begun. The previous campaign led to the clearance of 265 violations, covering an estimated 55,000 square metres. An additional 299 violations were removed outside the 25th campaign, with 92 more cleared independently of the current effort. These actions have been made possible through joint coordination with security entities.