How does Lake Albert contribute water to the White Nile?

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Lake Albert serves as a critical component of the White Nile system by acting as a reservoir that regulates and directs water flow northward.1

The lake receives water primarily from the Victoria Nile, which enters its northern end through a swampy delta, and from the Semliki River, which brings water from Lake Edward and the Ruwenzori Range.21

Lake Albert contributes to the White Nile through the Albert Nile, an outlet at the northern end of the lake. This river flows northward, eventually becoming known as the Al-Jabal River (or Mountain Nile) as it enters South Sudan. The annual outflow from Lake Albert into this system is approximately 918 billion cubic feet, providing a consistent supply of water to the White Nile.231