Egypt's autumn weather shift brings forecast rainfall and crop warnings

Egypt entered its autumn transition Monday with forecast rainfall and dust-raising winds, while agriculture officials issued warnings on crop risks.

• The Meteorology Authority forecast thundery rain on northwestern coasts and the western desert, with heavy falls possible in Salloum and Matrouh.
• Winds of 30–40 km/h will raise sand and dust over the western desert and Matrouh, with morning fog on northern roads from 4 to 8 a.m.
• Climate Change Information Center head Mohamed Ali Fahim warned of fungal disease risks in strawberry, potato and vegetable crops due to warm, humid conditions.
• Fahim advised gradual increases in potassium, phosphorus and calcium fertilization while cutting nitrogen fertilizers and tightening irrigation.
• Light rain, wind and clouds hit scattered districts of Alexandria on Monday afternoon without disrupting traffic, navigation or fishing.
• The Meteorology Authority said satellite imagery showed clouds streaming over parts of Matrouh with rainfall that may become heavy and thundery.