Harnessing Floods of the Past: Insights from Egypt and India
PhD student Sowmya K reflects on her visit to Cairo’s Nilometer, highlighting its role in ancient Egyptian flood control. Fascinated by water systems, she compares it to South India’s Eri system, emphasizing their significance in sustaining civilizations through innovative irrigation. Through her reflections, Sowmya invites us to contemplate the ingenuity of ancient societies in managing floods and ensuring food security.