ABSTRACT
Northwestern coastal areas of Egypt are subjected to the highest rainfall intensity in the country (about 180 millimeters per year). Water harvesting has been a traditional practice in these areas. Comprehensive research and studies are required to help retain all rainfall and runoff available over the area. Development of North Western Coastal Zone (NWCZ) of Egypt is a one of the main ways to strengthen this zone’s role in the national economy and strategic development. The Wadi Naghamish system is a typical representation of the wadi system along NWCZ, which was delineated using topographic map and the watershed modeling system (WMS). Wadi Naghamish receives a considerable amount of rainfall, which can be used to support some activities to enhance the sustainable development in the area. Development of Wadi Naghamish was the topic of several research studies, such as construction of storage or detention dams and drilling of some shallow wells.
