Egypt builds 8 groundwater stations in S. Sudan

Egypt has commenced the construction of eight groundwater drinking water stations in South Sudan, the Egyptian Cabinet announced on Monday.

The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, stated that the eight groundwater stations include three stations in Lobonok and five stations in Jonglei.

Swelam said that Egypt, in partnership with South Sudan, had built about 20 solar-powered groundwater drinking water stations, serving nearly 100,000 citizens.

He also mentioned that the ministry was implementing projects to mitigate rain-related risks and build rainwater harvesting dams in South Sudan for utilisation during periods of drought.

Moreover, sanitation projects are underway in the Bentiou area of Unity State, aiming to reduce the effects of floods, halt the spread of diseases and epidemics, and improve river navigation in the region.