A snapshot of rain pouring in Tagamoa district. Cairo. Photo courtesy of Egyptian official weather forecast.
Unstable weather continues to affect Kafr El-Sheikh, Dakahlia, Damietta, Port Said, and North Sinai, with rain extending to parts of the Canal cities, the northwestern coast, and the southern Nile Delta. Lighter showers are expected in Greater Cairo.
The authority said rainfall is expected to ease gradually during the day. However, intermittent showers may continue into the evening across the northern coasts, Lower Egypt, Cairo, the Gulf of Suez and Sinai.
Satellite images early Thursday showed dense rain clouds over the northeastern coasts, North Sinai, and the northern Delta, bringing moderate rainfall that may intensify at times. Lighter to moderate showers were also seen over central and southern Sinai and parts of the southern Delta.
Winds of 30 to 50 km/h are sweeping across much of the country, making it feel colder and reducing visibility in some areas due to blowing sand and dust, particularly in the Western Desert, Egypt's deep south, and Red Sea governorates.
Visibility has dropped to around 500 metres in Aswan, the authority said, warning of continued disruption in southern regions due to dust-laden winds.
There is also about a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms, which may bring strong downdraft winds, lightning, and occasional hail. The authority advised people to avoid exposure near trees, billboards, and unstable structures.
Snowfall is also possible on the Saint Catherine mountains in South Sinai.
Temperatures remain relatively low for late March, with highs in Greater Cairo ranging from 18 to 19 degrees Celsius and lows around 10 to 11 degrees Celsius. Coastal areas are expected to see highs between 17 and 19 degrees Celsius.
In Upper Egypt, temperatures are slightly warmer, reaching 24–25 degrees in Aswan and Abu Simbel, though strong winds and dust continue to affect visibility in southern areas.
Heavy rain hit several parts of Egypt on Wednesday, including Cairo and Giza, largely in line with forecasts, flooding streets and disrupting daily life across multiple areas.
Districts such as Heliopolis, the Ring Road, New Cairo, and Madinaty saw waterlogged roads and traffic delays, with some residents describing conditions as resembling flash floods.
Social media platforms were flooded with real-time updates showing stalled vehicles and blocked roads, while users shared warnings, alternative routes, and safety advice, alongside lighter reactions to the unusually intense weather.
The downpours were part of 48 hours of unstable weather affecting northern regions, the Delta, Cairo, Sinai and parts of Upper Egypt, bringing thunderstorms, intermittent rain, and strong winds.
Authorities activated emergency measures nationwide, with ministries raising readiness levels and transport bodies, including EgyptAir and the railways authority, warning of possible disruptions.
The spell followed earlier meteorological warnings and comes after recent flooding in South Sinai, with conditions expected to gradually improve from Friday.
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