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Africa-Press<\/a> – Ethiopia<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Addis Ababa April 18\/2021 (ENA) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that Ethiopia, in developing Abbay River for its needs, has no intention of causing harm to lower riparian countries.<\/p>\n

According to the Premier, heavy rains last year enabled successful 1st filling of the GERD while the presence of the GERD itself has undoubtedly prevented severe flooding in neighboring Sudan.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the 2nd filling, Ethiopia is releasing more water from last year storage through newly completed outlets and sharing information, Abiy twitted today.<\/p>\n

The next filling takes place only during heavy rainfall months of July\/August, ensuring benefits in reducing floods in Sudan, he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Ethiopia. Addis Ababa April 18\/2021 (ENA) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that Ethiopia, in developing Abbay River for its needs, has no intention of causing harm to lower riparian countries. 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