Addis Ababa, July 26, 2021 (FBC) – Minister of Water Irrigation and Energy, Dr. Seleshi Bekele stated that the rainfall in Ethiopia’s highland highly increasing these days.
The Minister said the quantities of the rainwater reaching the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) have reached over 6,000 metric cube per second (m3/s) making downstream flooding possible.
“GERD is a Guardian for downstream by reducing flood and increasing water during drought, but not a threat! Those wrongly accusing Ethiopia should come to senses and appreciate its useful investment not only for Ethiopia but also for the region” he explained.
The surcharge at GERD has already risen by 5m, the Minister indicated.