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The Nile River flooded yearly because of the heavy rains along the sources of the White and Blue Niles. Currently, the Aswan dam stops the Nile River from flooding when it was finished being built back in the 1970s.

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probably because of the season and a lot of rain. but the belief is that Khnum controls the flooding

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Why does th Nile River not flood?

It does flood


Did the river nile have a flood?

no


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The Nile River flooded annually


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How did living on bank of the nile help farmers?

Farmers on the River Nile benefitted from the river's annual flood. The flood irrigated and fertilized the land along the Nile, making it possible for them to grow and harvest crops.


What should you do during the Nile River flood?

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When did the river nile flood?

the Nile river flooded during harvest season in ancient Egypt.


What happened in the year when the nile did not flood?

The Nile River floods every year.


Does the river nile have flood plains?

Yes, the river Nile does flood, but it is very rare =]


Why is the flood of the river Nile so important?

The Nile River no longer floods, but when it did it brought extra water and fertile soil.


How did the nile river flood?

they have to much rain causing the river to rise over the river banks.