Sudan’s Nile waters shrink as Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam raises local fears

For the past five years, the water level of the Nile in Sudan has dropped drastically since Ethiopia began filling its Grand Renaissance Dam. This has forced farmers to use pumps even during the traditional rainy season and led to new islands forming in the river. Locals and a Sudanese irrigation official state the dam is holding back water, reducing flow downstream. Despite Ethiopian assurances, the changes are disrupting farming, transport, and local income. There are fears that these detrimental environmental changes may now be permanent. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Sudan #NileRiver #SudanWaterSecurity #GrandEthiopianRenaissanceDam #GERD #SudanIrrigation #SudanHydropower #SudanFarmers #EthiopiaDamImpact #NileBasin #SudanIrrigation