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Egypt Independent
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Egypt Independent
Interior min. directs raising level of preparedness to help citizens cope with severe weather wave
CAIRO, April 30 (MENA) – Interior Minister Mahmoud Tawfiq directed relevant departments within the Ministry of Interior to raise level of preparedness to assist citizens in facing up to the severe weather phenomenon expected to hit some governorates Wednesday. A well-placed security source told MENA the minister of interior directed raising up security presence on all major roads and highways to facilitate traffic flow and provide assistance to citizens. Relief vehicles, four-wheel drive vehicles, and traffic cranes have been deployed since early morning on the various roads and main highways across the governorates to remove any traffic obstructions and assist citizens, who might be stuck, the source said. Coordination has been made with relevant authorities as all necessary equipment, crews and forces have been prepared to help mitigate effects of expected severe weather, in addition to providing assistance to citizens and intervening immediately in case of any mishap, added the source. Egypt's Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a weather alert on Tuesday, warning of forecasts of severe weather brought by a powerful Khamsin storm. Winds of 40–60 km/h are expected during the day, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h, drastically reducing visibility, especially in North Upper Egypt, Greater Cairo, the Suez Canal, Sinai, and the Gulf of Suez. Some gusts may reach storm-force intensity, the EMA said. Meteorologists advised citizens to avoid weak structures, wear masks outdoors, and follow official updates. They also warned that driving conditions may become hazardous due to airborne dust and poor visibility. (MENA)
Shafaq News
26-03-2025
- Shafaq News
Kurdistan prepares for Eid Al-Fitr tourism season
Shafaq News/ Authorities in the Kurdistan Region completed preparations to welcome tourists for Eid Al-Fitr, with expectations of large numbers arriving, particularly from central and southern Iraq. The Spokesperson for the Al-Sulaymaniyah Tourism Directorate Koran Qader told Shafaq News that it is difficult to provide an accurate estimate of the number of expected visitors, pointing out that several factors could affect tourist numbers, including the economic situation of citizens, the coincidence of the holiday with the end of the school year, and the situation in neighboring countries. 'However, we still expect a large influx of tourists to Al-Sulaymaniyah." Mahmoud Tawfiq, head of the Al-Sulaymaniyah Restaurant and Hotel Association, explained that it had been agreed that all restaurants authorized to operate during Ramadan would remain open during the Eid holiday, with more than 120 restaurants in total, alongside the full operation of hotels to accommodate guests. He also mentioned that there would be strict monitoring of prices and service quality. "Any facility not adhering to the specified standards will face penalties," Ibrahim Abdulhamid, spokesperson for the Kurdistan Region's Tourism Authority, stated to Shafaq News, revealing coordination between the Tourism Authority and travel companies, with over 200 tour operators organizing trips to the Region. Regarding tourism traffic, Abdulhamid noted that "a large number of foreign tourists visited the region during the Nowruz celebrations and participated in events and festivals held for the occasion." More than 25,000 tourists from Iraq entered Al-Sulaymaniyah through the Tasluja border crossing in last year's Fitr holiday, according to a statement by the Directorate of Tourism.
