Egypt's Climate center warns of significant drop as of Friday
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CAIRO - 19 February 2025: Head of the Climate Information Center at the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Dr. Mohamed Ali Fahim, warned that the country will witness a significant drop in temperature in most parts as of Friday.
According to the weather forecast map, Friday's temperatures will be as follows:
In Greater Cairo: To record highs of 17 degrees and lows of 10 degrees
In Lower Egypt: To record highs of 17 degrees and lows of 10 degrees
In the Northern Coasts: To record highs of 15 degrees and lows of 11 degrees
In northern Upper Egypt: To record highs of 17 degrees and lows of 5 degrees
In southern Upper Egypt: To record highs of 23 degrees and lows of 10 degrees.
The month of Amshir is the sixth month of the Coptic calendar, and comes after the month of Touba, as Amshir begins on February 8 and ends on March 9 of each year.
This month is characterized by its severe weather fluctuations, as winds and dust storms are common, which made it a month associated with many popular proverbs that reflect the nature of this month and its impact on the lives of ancient Egyptians.
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