Chapter 9 - Water crisis and possible CRs in North and East Africa

Abstract

This chapter deals with coastal reservoirs in the south coast of Mediterranean sea and west coast of Indian Ocean in Africa. Similar to Australia, the outer edge of the north Africa is wet while its inland area is desert. Hence, dams are not suitable for its water resources development, but coastal reservoirs are an ideal solution that can intercept the groundwater also like the underground dam. Generally speaking, the long-distance water diversion may be a long-term water solution from east coast of the Mediterranean sea to the north coast, i.e., from Turkey to Israel, Egypt, etc. It seems that Somalia's water crisis can be largely alleviated by developing its runoff to the sea from Juba and Shabelle rivers. Similarly, other countries in the coast of Indian Ocean have sufficient water to support its population and economic growth. It is expected that two economical corridors appear along the south coast of Mediterranean sea and west coast of India Ocean. To do so, the first step is to construct coastal reservoirs.