Cairo — March 10: Egypt is expected to experience a deep desert depression, commonly referred to as “Khamaseen,” beginning at dawn on Saturday, March 14, and continuing until Sunday evening, according to Dr. Mohamed Ali Fahim, head of the Climate Information Center at the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.
Fahim said the weather system will bring a noticeable increase in temperatures across the country. Daytime temperatures are expected to exceed 27°C in Lower Egypt and rise above 30°C in Upper Egypt governorates.
Minimum temperatures are also forecast to increase by around 8°C, which will temporarily bring an end to the recent cold conditions experienced during nighttime hours.
The depression will also be accompanied by strong winds carrying sand and dust, particularly affecting Greater Cairo, the southern and eastern Nile Delta, the Suez Canal cities, and Sinai, which are expected to experience the most severe conditions.
Fahim added that the weather system may lead to the formation of tropical cloud formations, which could develop into scattered rainfall as cooler air masses move into the region.
He also warned that the sudden weather changes could negatively impact agricultural production. The combination of high temperatures and strong winds may cause lodging in wheat crops and disrupt flowering and fruit formation in fruit trees such as mangoes and peaches.
