Sudan's Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has said that a recent drop in the Nile River's water level was caused by a temporary reduction in water released from Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
According to the ministry, water flowing into the Roseires Dam fell sharply between July 7 and July 9, decreasing from 207 million cubic metres per day to 129 million cubic metres. The reduced inflow led to lower water releases downstream, causing river levels to decline in several parts of Sudan, including Khartoum.
The lower water levels disrupted the operation of several pumping stations supplying drinking water to communities in Khartoum State. Monitoring stations also recorded significant drops in water levels at Roseires, Wad al-Ais, Wad Madani, Khartoum, Halfaya, and Shendi.
Officials said the reduction in Blue Nile flow resulted from decreased water discharge from Ethiopia's GERD. While seasonal changes in river flow are normal, the ministry noted that the dam has altered the natural flow pattern of the Nile.
Engineers are currently adjusting reservoir operations to stabilize water supplies and maintain adequate levels for domestic and agricultural use.
The ministry assured the public that the country's overall water situation remains stable, noting that inflows from the White Nile are above both the long-term average and last year's levels. It added that water resources are being closely monitored to ensure the continued safety of water infrastructure and reliable supply.
The GERD, completed by Ethiopia in 2025, remains a source of disagreement between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt, with Sudan and Egypt continuing to call for a legally binding agreement on the dam's filling and operation to safeguard downstream water supplies.
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