Water crisis in Hurghada threatens tourism, and the government intervenes to solve the problem immediately.
May 18, 202524 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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The city of Hurghada, the most famous tourist destination in Egypt, witnessed a drinking water crisis yesterday, Saturday, prompting the government to intervene quickly to resolve the issue.
The crisis was caused by a malfunction in the drinking water pipeline coming from the Nile River through the Karimat area to the Red Sea, in addition to a shortage of supplies from the city's main drinking water station, resulting in a water shortage in a city that receives millions of tourists annually.
Major General Amr Hanafi, Governor of the Red Sea, revealed that the details of the crisis were presented to Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Egyptian Prime Minister, who ordered an urgent meeting with the Minister of Housing and relevant authorities to find a quick and radical solution.
Hanafi explained that the main reason for the crisis was the replacement of the filters at the "Al-Yusr" station due to their expiration, leading to irregular water pumping.
He also pointed out that the city's water supply line, which provides about 30,000 cubic meters per day, is deteriorating.
As part of the quick solutions, the governor confirmed that coordination has been made with the Minister of Housing to urgently import the necessary filters from abroad for installation within 15 days.
This step will increase the water pumping rate to 60,000 cubic meters per day, helping to reduce the water deficit and improve the service provided to citizens.
Agreements have also been made to take preventive measures to avoid a recurrence of the problem in the future, such as network maintenance and increasing working hours.
It is worth noting that Hurghada topped the list of the best tourist cities in 2024, receiving 60% of the tourists visiting Egypt, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the continuity of basic services for residents and visitors alike.
Officials in the Red Sea Governorate announced that they will implement new projects to expand stations and increase water lines to keep pace with population and tourism growth in the region.
