Irrigation Minister Orders Safe Crossing for El-Nadiba Village Within 48 Hours

Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has moved urgently to secure a safe crossing for children in El-Nadiba village, in Damanhour district of Beheira governorate.

The action followed the circulation of a photograph showing children crossing the Western Gabars drainage canal, drawing attention to the need for a safer route.

The irrigation minister ordered a temporary crossing to be put in place within 48 hours to protect residents while a new bridge is built.

The temporary measure is intended to address the immediate crossing needs of the village’s children pending the permanent solution. The information provided did not specify a timetable for completing the new bridge.