Flooding of the Nile - Wikipedia
The flooding of the Nile (commonly referred to as the inundation) has been an important natural cycle in Nubia and Egypt since ancient times. It is celebrated by Egyptians as an annual holiday for two weeks starting August 15, known as Wafaa El-Nil .
Egypt: Heavy rain leaves Cairo streets flooded, hits many provinces
2022年10月26日 · Heavy thundershowers and hailstorms hit large parts of Greater Cairo including the Egyptian capital, as well as several provinces on Tuesday (Oct 25). As a result, streets …
Egypt erects sand barriers as rising sea swallows Nile Delta
2022年3月22日 · As part of a broader $105-million coastal management project led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the government is building a system of sand dikes along the shores of the Nile Delta to hold back the sea during stormy weather.
Egypt: Hundreds stung by scorpions after deadly floods in Aswan
2021年11月13日 · Storms and flooding in the southern Egyptian province of Aswan killed three people and led to 503 others being stung by scorpions, officials said. State media initially attributed the deaths to...
Egypt’s Marsa Matrouh flooded after heavy rain | The National
2023年10月5日 · Egypt ’s resort city of Marsa Matrouh witnessed flooding overnight as heavy rain poured down across several cities on the country's North Coast. Local authorities declared that they had enhanced the efficiency of dams and increased earth berms while also issuing warnings to those visiting the areas.
Rare storm in Egypt kills 3, sends swarms of scorpions into ... - CNN
2021年11月15日 · A rare storm in Egypt has sparked flash floods that killed at least three people and washed swarms of scorpions into people’s homes. More than 500 people were stung by scorpions who sought...
Floods of Egypt’s Nile in the 21st century | Scientific Reports
2024年11月7日 · Three objectives were sought: (1) identify the nature of excessive precipitation over the source areas of the Blue Nile, the White Nile, and Atbara that caused extreme flooding in downstream ...
Egypt: Streets of Alexandria flooded as fresh heavy rain hit city
2023年1月12日 · Egyptian motorists drove through flooded streets on Thursday (Jan. 12), as heavy rain hit areas of Alexandria city early in the morning. The city's sewage company deployed pumping vehicles; and...
Egypt – FloodList
2018年10月24日 · Storms have caused flooding and damage in Egypt, where authorities report 5 people have died. Strong winds, lightning strikes and flooding rain caused havoc in several parts of the country.…
Egypt - Vulnerability | Climate Change Knowledge Portal - World …
Heavy rains often result in flash floods in Egypt. Rain-induced floods wash away property, claim lives and displace people. Dust storms are also common in Egypt, frequently spanning hundreds of kilometers. This section provides a summary of key natural hazards and their associated socioeconomic impacts in a given country.