Egypt: Floods – Oct 2025

The current event is characterized by a signicant and prolonged increase in Nile River water levels, leading to extensive ooding in lowlying riverside areas, unlike the previous lower levels. The government has issued early warnings to the 15 governorates considered most vulnerable to these high-water levels, with the increased ow expected to persist until the end of October. The most severe localized impacts are reported in Menoua Governorate, particularly in the Ashmoun district, though other areas such as Beheira and Assiut are also experiencing impacts. Official authorities have activated contingency plans to monitor water movement and have issued urgent warnings calling for the immediate evacuation of inundated residential and agricultural properties to ensure the safety of lives and assets. […] The flooding severely impedes daily life and access to essential services; residents have resorted to using rudimentary means, such as small boats, for movement to work and schools. While a confirmed count of the affected population remains unavailable, initial official data indicate that approximately 1,084 feddans (acres) of land across Ashmoun, Menouf, El Sadat, and El Shohada are exposed to the risk of inundation. Furthermore, localized damage has been reported, including submerged livestock sheds in Gizey village, Menoua Center; however, there are no confirmed reports of loss of life. (IFRC, 20 Oct 2025)