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Egypt Independent
02-07-2025
- Climate
- Egypt Independent
After sudden rainfall in Cairo, expert warns of ‘quasi-hurricanes' this summer
The Professor of Remote Sensing and Earth Systems Science at the Chapman University in the US, Hesham al-Askary, said on Tuesday that this summer in the Mediterranean is witnessing unprecedented changes due to a significant rise in water temperatures. During a phone call with TeN TV channel, Askary warned that this portend the emergence of 'quasi-hurricanes' this summer. The Mediterranean Sea has begun to acquire characteristics resembling tropical climates, he noted, despite being geographically located outside the equatorial zone. Askary attributed this to an increase in water temperature of more than 2.5 degrees Celsius above normal levels. Climate change will have environmental and economic repercussions, he warned, primarily impacting fish stocks and the marine ecosystem, due to the movement of plankton and changes in food chains. He further warned of a decline in fishing-related activities as a result. Askary explained that these riding temperatures will leading to the formation of severe weather phenomena such as hurricanes and storms. He noted that the sea is still in the early stages of summer, and temperatures are expected to rise further during August and September, increasing the chances of rainfall in September and October due to increased evaporation rates. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
Egypt Independent
17-06-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Egypt reassures citizens on fuel and electricity supplies amid regional turmoil
Egyptian cabinet spokesperson Mohamed al-Homsany assured that the state is closely monitoring regional developments and their potential impact, noting that the government has formed a committee of the relevant authorities to secure the country's petroleum needs and prepare for any emergency. During a telephone interview on Monday with the TeN satellite channel, Homsany explained that three gasification vessels have been contracted – one of which has already been connected – as part of a proactive plan to secure natural gas supplies. There will be no negative impact on supplies, he assured, emphasizing ongoing efforts to ensure stability in the local market. Homsany noted that there is full coordination between the Ministries of Electricity and Petroleum to ensure the provision of natural gas to power plants, with the possibility of relying on diesel if necessary, to operate plants at maximum production capacity during peak periods. The Electricity Ministry is working to improve the efficiency of plants as part of a strategic vision to rationalize consumption and increase reliance on new and renewable energy sources, he explained. The spokesperson added that the government is also launching major projects in generation and electrical interconnection with Arab countries, as part of a comprehensive national plan to ensure the sustainability of the energy sector.
