In the 60s of the twentieth century, the Aswan hydroelectric power station was built in Egypt on the Nile River

In the 60s of the twentieth century, the Aswan hydroelectric power station was built in Egypt on the Nile River, the dam of which formed a giant reservoir. In addition to the energy problem, did the implementation of this project contribute to the solution of what common human problems?

The construction of any dam or hydroelectric power plant has both positive and negative sides.

Positive sides

1. The construction of the dam and the creation of a reservoir made it possible to control the water level in the river and prevent river spills, floods and other natural disasters.

2. Thanks to the construction of the dam, it became possible to create many networks of irrigation canals. This greatly facilitated the work of agriculture.

Negative sides

1. Due to the blockage of the river, vast areas of nearby territories were flooded, which led to the resettlement of about one hundred thousand people.

2. Creation of irrigation canals caused chemical pollution.

3. Reducing the number of fish in the river.