The weather condition in Egypt indicates heavy rains that put the infrastructure to the test
The weather condition in Egypt indicates heavy rains that put the infrastructure to the test
The General Meteorological Authority expects that there will be some weather fluctuations in the weather during the coming days, with the possibility of water mist appearing in the morning on the northern roads, and heavy rain falling specifically in Alexandria Governorate, and this is through the “ Wind Winds of the Cross”, which begins today – September 30 – and continues for up to 3 days.
How do Egypt’s northern and southern governorates prepare for such volatile weather, coinciding with the entry of the fall season? What does infrastructure need to be able to deal with such weather phenomena flexibly, in accordance with sustainability goals? That is what The Earth Guards Foundation answers you about The Earth Guards Foundation In this article; So keep reading.
What do the meteorology say?
What the Meteorological Authority explained is that water mist and some rain may appear on the roads leading to some areas located in the north of the country, including:
- Cairo
- Alexandria
Alexandria: Low clouds
The authority reported that Alexandria is witnessing low and moderate clouds today, Wednesday, especially in its eastern parts, with rain of varying intensity that may be heavy in some areas. The bulletin expects rain to expand towards northern Lower Egypt and the northern coasts as the end of the week approaches.
All of this weather fluctuation that Alexandria will witness during the coming days comes within the framework of the “Cross Winds”, and this is in addition to other subsequent weather phenomena, and the details of this are in the following table.
| Ranking | Nuclei name | Season |
| 1 | Winds of the Cross | Autumn |
| 2 | Vacuum cleaner | Autumn |
| 3 | The rest of the vacuum | Autumn |
| 4 | Qasim | Fall/Winter |
| 5 | The small overflow | Winter |
| 6 | Christmas | Winter |
| 7 | New Year | Winter |
| 8 | The large overflow | Winter |
| 9 | Cover | Winter |
| 10 | Generosity | Winter |
| 11 | The Little Sun | Winter |
Weather and Sustainable Development
The weather condition in Egypt is the tangible level of a larger phenomenon called climate change, and when we read the meteorological bulletin with a development eye, we discover how it touches on most of the seventeen sustainable development goals, and among the most prominent of these goals is what we explain to you in the following lines.
Goal 13: Climate Action
The weather fluctuates between Shaboura, heavy rain, and extreme heat in one day, which is consistent with what international climate reports warn of an increase in atmospheric extremes; So the recurrence of extreme patterns is a clear signal that the Earth’s climate is in danger!
Target 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Any heavy rain tests the readiness of the infrastructure, represented by drainage networks, road drainage, and the safety of buildings. Therefore, cities that invest in rainwater drainage and water-absorbing green spaces pay a lower cost at each wave.
Goal 6: Clean Water
Also, rain is as much an opportunity as it is a danger. Harvesting rainwater in desert and coastal areas reduces pressure on traditional resources, while severe floods threaten water quality if it mixes with wastewater.
Goal 3: Good Health
On the other hand, we will realize that the extreme heat in South Upper Egypt means the danger of heat stress, and mist. This means road accidents, while dust causes respiratory symptoms. These are all public health issues that start with the weather forecast.
How do you prepare for waves of unstable weather?
The weather condition may change from one day to the next from one bulletin to another; Therefore, we must all review the update before leaving our homes, and every person responsible for a school, workshop, or farm must develop a written alternative plan for any rainy day.
From what was previously stated, The Earth Guards Foundation confirms that building the ability to adapt to volatile weather must become an integral part of the management of Egyptian cities; Because protecting society from the effects of weather phenomena is inseparable from protecting its resources, services, and economy.
The importance of this trend increases with the change in nature Climatic risks and their interference with urban growth; Every investment in drainage networks, rainwater harvesting, early warning, spaces capable of absorbing water, and community awareness is, at the same time, an investment in the continuity of life within cities.
