Deadly Hurricane Daniel, which has already claimed at least 150 lives in Libya, is now heading towards Egypt. The storm, which is expected to make landfall in the country’s northwestern coastal region on Monday, is expected to bring heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding.
Hurricane Daniel threatens to flood Alexandria and Matrouh
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has warned residents of the country’s northwestern coastal region to be prepared for the storm. The authority has issued a warning for heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding in the region.
In Libya, the storm has caused widespread damage and devastation. In the eastern city of Benghazi, at least 100 people are believed to have been killed in floods. The storm has also caused widespread power outages and damage to infrastructure.
In Greece, the storm killed 10 people and caused billions of dollars in damage. The storm also caused widespread flooding and power outages in Turkey and Bulgaria.
The storm is the latest in a series of extreme weather events that have hit the Mediterranean region in recent years. Experts say that these events are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change.
The storm is expected to make landfall in Egypt on Monday afternoon. The heaviest rains and winds are expected to hit the northwestern coastal region, including the cities of Alexandria, Marsa Matruh, and Siwa.
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The storm is expected to bring up to 10 inches of rain in some areas. Strong winds could gust up to 70 mph, causing power outages and property damage.
The government of Egypt has advised residents of the northwestern coastal region to take precautions. Residents are advised to stay indoors during the storm and to avoid driving if possible.
The storm is expected to move out of Egypt on Tuesday.
