Egypt's weather will be affected by a depression (low atmospheric pressure), starting Wednesday night and lasting for a minimum of 72 hours, causing a temperature decrease by 6-7 thermal units, said Wahid Saoudi, director of meteorological analysis at the Egyptian Meteorological Authority. Saoudi said the depression is located east of the Mediterranean Basin. Accompanied by cool winds blowing from central Europe, this will prompt a temperature drop over the next two days. He noted that the active winds may cause dust and sandstorms, blurring visibility on most roads and disrupting navigation. Lots of low and medium clouds are expected, along with occasional rains. Saoudi predicted that rain clouds would cover the northern region, including Cairo, the Suez Canal cities and the Red Sea mountains, especially given the presence of another nearby depression, 6km high. Weather instability, he said, will continue until late Saturday. Saoudi added that experts recommend heavy clothing during the next two days, and cautious driving, especially on highways leading to the north coast, Lower Egyptian cities, Sinai, and Upper Egypt. Experts have also recommended a temporary halt in maritime activity, as the Red Sea and the Mediterranean are expected to rage, with waves as high as 4 meters. Translated from the Arabic Edition.
