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Egypt implements hundreds of projects to protect Sinai from flash floods

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 07:04 GMT

In 2014, the Egyptian government launched a series of projects aimed at protecting Sinai from flash floods.

Jordan sends second relief plane to flood-stricken Libya

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 11:42 GMT

The rescue mission includes 88 members, of which are 5 doctors from the Royal Medical Services, said spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Sinan Majali.

Egypt offers condolences for Rwandan victims of floods, landslides

Thu, 04 May 2023 - 02:11 GMT

At least 129 people were killed in the floodings and landslides so far, Reuters reported, noting that the floods also killed six others in Uganda.

Egypt condoles with Congo over victims of floods, landslides

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 - 11:19 GMT

In a statement on Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry underlined Egypt's support for Congo in confronting flash floods and landslides that his the country, leaving behind victims and severe structural damage.

Photos: 5 Egyptian military planes deliver tons of relief aid to Sudan

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 06:36 GMT

In a statement on Wednesday, the Egyptian military spokesman said the planes carried large quantities of tents, blankets, food, medicines, and medical supplies presented by both ministries of defense and health.

Egypt offers condolences to Bangladesh over flood victims

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 - 08:43 GMT

Egypt has offered condolences to Bangladesh over victims of floods that hit various parts of the Asian country, leaving scores of people dead and injured.

Mahmoud al-Tohamy to perform in Aswan on Dec. 10

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 - 01:29 GMT

The program of the concert includes a set of recitations sung by Tohamy.

In Pics: Haya Karima dispatches humanitarian aid convoys to Aswan

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 - 12:19 GMT

The convoys, dispatched in cooperation with the Egyptian Food Bank, included 10,000 boxes of foodstuffs and in-kind aid, the foundation said in a press release.

Photos: National ‘Tahya Misr’ fund delivers aid to those afflicted by floods in Upper Egypt’s Aswan

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 - 05:00 GMT

Convoys of the national Tahya Misr Fund have completed for the second day to deliver food, blankets and luggage to those afflicted by recent floods in Upper Egypt’s Aswan.

Aswan flood disaster: Concerted efforts by state, civil society to provide assistance

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 - 04:38 GMT

Concerted efforts are exerted by the Egyptian state in coordination with civil society to provide services and aid to affected areas in Aswan after a wave of bad weather hit hard the city.

Egypt expresses full solidarity with Greece after torrential floods that hit the country

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 - 03:28 GMT

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry expressed Egypt's full solidarity with the friendly government and people of Greece after the torrential floods that the country is witnessing, which resulted in the displacement of dozens and caused heavy material losses.

Sisi follows up on achieving optimal use of rain water, floods in agriculture

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 - 05:32 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi followed up on Saturday on achieving optimum use of wain water and floods in developing rain-fed agriculture.

Egypt expresses condolences to Chinese people for victims of Henan Floods

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 - 12:33 GMT

The floods have claimed the lives of 33 people so far, and displaced thousands of people, Reuters reported. The direct economic losses were estimated at $189 million, it added.

Egypt voices solidarity with Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg amid floods

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 - 01:00 GMT

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Friday expressed sincere condolences to each of Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg over the victims of the “horrific” floods.

Egyptian Safaga-Al Qusair coastal road closed due to expected floods

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 - 09:08 GMT

In a statement, the authority said it is ready for dealing with any emergency case on the road.

Egypt’s Ministry of Water Resources, Irrigation braces for floods

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 - 09:46 GMT

He added that the ministry and its branches will work around the clock to ensure the performance and efficiency of the stations, and to carry out the necessary maintenance.

Egypt sends Sudan bread production lines

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 - 04:58 GMT

The aid is the third shipment of the Egyptian urgent assistance to the Sudanese people, according to the statement.

Rain drains cleaned in Egypt’s Alexandria ahead of rainy season

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 - 12:22 GMT

Authorities in the Mediterranean governorate of Alexandria have carried out intensive measures ahead of the wet season, including cleaning rain drains.

Egypt sends aid aircraft to Sudan

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 - 04:27 GMT

The Egyptian government sent Wednesday a military aircraft equipped with medical supplies and foodstuff to Sudan to aid those affected by the devastating floods, as part of the directives of the Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al Sisi.

Sudanese Min. thanks Egypt for ‘prompt’ response to send aid after floods

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 - 01:57 GMT

Sudanese Minister of Labor and Social Development Lina al-Sheikh thanked Egypt for the prompt response in sending aid to support those affected by the floods.

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