Egyptian weather authority warns of rain and flash floods; governorates declare emergency

Egypt's Meteorological Authority has warned of rain, winds and possible flash floods on Sunday, prompting response measures in South Sinai and Red Sea governorates.

• The authority forecast light to heavy rain, with flash flood risk in Halayeb, Shalateen, Ras Banas and the south Eastern Desert.
• The authority warned of winds up to 35 km/h raising sand and dust over Greater Cairo and South Sinai, with thunderstorms and lightning in some areas.
• South Sinai declared a maximum state of emergency and the Red Sea governorate raised its preparedness level, coordinating heavy equipment and clearing flood drainage channels.
• The authority reported temperature gaps of up to 10 degrees Celsius between day and night, urging caution for the elderly and children.