Rainfall

Why do temperatures rise despite rain and wind? EMA explains

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 - 12:41 GMT

These conditions include varying intensities of rain in several regions, along with strong winds that sometimes stir up sand and dust.

Severe weather disturbances expected Thursday, peaks on Friday

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 - 09:58 GMT

He added that the this wave will start on Thursday, reaching its peak on Friday and Saturday, while it is expected to be accompanied by strong, dust-raising winds in addition to rainfall.

Thunderstorms, temperature drop hit Egyptian governorates; rain expected in Cairo

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 - 11:57 GMT

Rain clouds are also expected to continue affecting other parts of the northern coast, the Nile Delta, northern Upper Egypt, and areas of central and northern Sinai.

Cool weather, rain chances expected in Egypt: EMA

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 - 12:56 GMT

Greater Cairo recorded 14°C at 6:30 AM, with the cold made more pronounced by intermittent wind activity.

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

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 - 09:00 GMT

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.

Egypt weather: Chance of rain in the south and cooler temperatures in the north this week

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 - 09:48 GMT

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) predicts a welcome dip in temperatures across the country this week.

Alexandria Experiences Heavy Rainfall, Intermittent Showers in Greater Cairo

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 06:00 GMT

In the meantime, Alexandria Governorate experienced heavy rainfall across several areas, accompanied by a decrease in temperature and brisk winds. This occurrence coincided with what is referred to as "The Sun’s Great Gale," which has affected Egypt’s Mediterranean cities since Saturday and is expected to persist until the upcoming weekend.

Moderate rain in northern Egypt, disruption in maritime navigation along Mediterranean expected next week

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 01:26 GMT

Northern Egypt is expecting light to moderate rain next week and strong winds may cause high waves in the Mediterranean and disrupt maritime navigation.

Greater Cairo sees intensive rainfall as unstable weather expected

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 - 01:14 GMT

Several areas in Greater Cairo are witnessing rainfall of varying intensity in several different areas, coinciding with the volatile weather that the country is expected to witness throughout the day.

Hot weather prevails in Greater Cairo with chances of rainfall

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 - 01:51 GMT

The authority said the weather will be pleasant at the beginning of the night, and cool at the end in the north of the country to northern Upper Egypt.

Bad weather hits Alexandria, governorate warns citizens against driving in rainy time

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 - 01:00 GMT

The bad weather is expected to last until Saturday.

EMA: Possible rain expected in Greater Cairo, many areas across Egypt on Wednesday

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 - 10:24 GMT

According to a report by the EMA, southern Lower Egypt, Suez Canal cities, and Central Sinai can see light rainfall today.

Rain expected in various areas across Egypt next week: EMA

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 - 12:35 GMT

Rain is expected to hit various areas across Egypt during the coming three days, according to weather forecast posted by the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) on Friday.

Egypt to see first wave of unstable weather, probable rain this fall, EMA expects

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 - 11:50 GMT

Egypt is anticipating its first wave of unstable weather and probable rainfall during this fall starting Saturday, according to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA).

Northern Egypt to see possible rain Saturday; temperatures to decline nationwide: EMA

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 - 02:08 GMT

Warm weather will be seen in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, and northern coasts, while South Sinai will see hot weather and southern Upper Egypt will experience a very hot weather on Saturday.

EMA expects rainfall, sandstorm in many areas in Egypt including Greater Cairo Thursday

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 - 07:58 GMT

The EMA also expects on Thursday mild to moderate rainfall on southern Lower Egypt, which may extend to Greater Cairo and the Canal cities.

Egypt to see sudden drop in temperature, rainfall, starting Wednesday

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 - 01:44 GMT

Egypt expected to witness a sudden drop in temperature, rainfall as air depression hits the country, Wednesday.

Egypt to see extremely cold weather at night, rainfall in many areas over coming days: EMA

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 - 10:24 GMT

The EMA expects cold weather during daytime in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, the northern coasts, and northern Upper Egypt.

Videos: Red Sea’s Hurghada city sees rare snowfall as wave of unstable weather hits Egypt

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 - 07:51 GMT

The city also saw heavy rainfall and rain inundated some streets. The cities of Safaga also saw heavy rainfall on most of the areas.

Updated: Egypt’s Matrouh, Alexandria suspend schools on Thursday over bad weather

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 - 12:06 GMT

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects moderate to heavy rainfall on Friday, accompanied sometimes with snowfall, on Greater Cairo, the northern coasts, Lower Egypt, the canal cities, and northern Upper Egypt.

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