Jail, Fines and Removal Among Penalties for Violating Nile Floating Structure Rules

Violations of rules governing the establishment of floating structures on the Nile carry penalties including imprisonment, fines and removal under Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Law.

Law No. 147 of 2021 provides the legal framework for water resources and irrigation management, including controls on floating structures on the river.

The legislation forms part of a broader drive to support comprehensive development through improved water management.

The penalties place compliance with the rules for floating structures within that wider framework for managing the Nile and its uses.