Egyptians warned of sudden unstable weather, flash flood risks through Tuesday

CAIRO - 24 November 2025: Dr. Mohamed Ali Fahim, Head of the Climate Information Center, issued an important and urgent warning on Monday regarding sudden and unstable weather conditions expected to begin this afternoon and continue until Tuesday. He called on citizens to exercise caution due to anticipated heavy rainfall, potential flash floods, sharp drops in temperature, and strong winds across several regions.

According to Fahim, weather maps indicate the start of a series of disturbances on Monday, with rainfall of varying intensity—sometimes heavy and accompanied by thunder—expected along the northern coast and the Nile Delta.

The affected areas include Salloum, Marsa Matrouh, Alexandria, Rosetta, Damietta, and Port Said.

Rain is also likely to reach parts of the interior Delta and Greater Cairo, including Shubra, 6th of October City, and Banha, while intermittent showers are anticipated south of the Suez Canal and across Sinai.

Fahim warned that the most serious threat comes from the potential for flash floods along the Red Sea, particularly in the regions of Halaib, Shalateen, and Marsa Alam. He noted that rainfall is expected to intensify from early Tuesday, with the heaviest showers concentrated in Sinai and the southern Red Sea region, where strong flash floods may develop in valleys near Marsa Alam and Quseir.

The Climate Information Center also forecast a noticeable drop in temperatures across most parts of the country, bringing cool, autumn-like weather during early mornings. Upper Egypt, however, is expected to remain mild during the day.

In addition, strong winds are set to affect many regions, especially the Western Desert, the Mediterranean coast, and northern and central Upper Egypt. The wind activity may stir up dust and sand, reducing visibility on roads and causing health issues for people with allergies or sinus conditions.

Fahim also reported that the Mediterranean Sea will see turbulent conditions, with wave heights expected to range from 1.5 to 2.5 meters, while the Red Sea will remain calm to moderate.

On the agricultural front, Fahim issued several urgent recommendations. He advised farmers to suspend irrigation on Monday in all areas forecast to receive rainfall, and to stop spraying pesticides or fertilizers for the next 48 hours. He also urged farmers to drain accumulated water quickly after rainfall, especially for potato, strawberry, and artichoke crops, and to postpone maintenance work while limiting movement on agricultural roads during peak wind and rain periods.