The Giza Water Company announced that drinking water will be cut off in several areas of Giza on Friday evening, September 25, 2026, as part of maintenance work on drinking water and sewage lines. The company stated that the outage is necessary for the implementation of replacement and renewal works, as well as connecting new lines. Residents are advised to prepare for the outage, especially those running essential businesses such as bakeries, hospitals, and vital institutions.
According to the Giza Water Company, areas affected by the water outage include parts of the city where work is being carried out to replace and renew 150mm and 400mm diameter drinking water lines. The outage will affect areas along El Orouba Street and El Ikhlas Street, from Othman Mahroum Street to Amr Ibn El As axis, starting from 12 midnight and lasting until Saturday morning, September 26.
The water outage is part of a larger development project for El Ikhlas axis, being implemented by the Greater Cairo Urban Development Agency. In addition to the areas along El Orouba Street, residents of Abu El Nemr, Nazlet El Ashtar, and Tursa El Balad will also experience a water outage from 12 midnight to Saturday morning. This is due to work being done to connect a sewage project for the villages of Minel Shihan and Tomouh to the Abu El Nemr complex.
The Giza Water Company has assured residents that they will provide purified water trucks to affected areas during the outage to meet their needs. Residents can request these trucks via the hotline 125. The company has urged residents, especially those running essential businesses, to store sufficient water supplies before the outage begins to avoid any disruptions to their daily needs.
The water outage is part of ongoing efforts to develop and improve the drinking water and sewage networks in Giza. The company aims to complete the work as quickly as possible and restore water services to affected areas once the work is completed. Residents are advised to plan accordingly and make necessary arrangements to minimize the impact of the outage.
The Giza Water Company has apologized for any inconvenience caused by the water outage and appreciates residents' understanding as they work to improve the city's infrastructure. The company is working to ensure that water services are restored as soon as possible and that residents have access to the resources they need during the outage.
Key points
- The water outage will affect several areas in Giza, including parts of El Orouba Street and El Ikhlas Street, Abu El Nemr, Nazlet El Ashtar, and Tursa El Balad.
- The outage is necessary for maintenance work on drinking water and sewage lines, including replacement and renewal of 150mm and 400mm diameter lines.
- Purified water trucks will be available to affected areas during the outage, and residents can request them via the hotline 125.
