Egypt is building a New Nile Delta in the desert. Experts are sounding the alarm

The New Delta project in Egypt, initiated in 2021, aims to create agricultural land in the desert but faces significant challenges. Experts warn that existing water channels may not handle the required water supply. The project, costing nearly 800 billion Egyptian pounds, relies on a massive water treatment plant in El Hammam. Recent studies reveal hydraulic limitations in the main water channel, which could hinder water flow. Additionally, soil salinization poses a major threat to agricultural viability. Egypt is diversifying water sources to mitigate these risks, but the New Delta remains a high-risk experiment amid climate change.