Dead sandstorm in Egypt

According to the news in El-Yevm Es-Sabi (Seventh Day) newspaper, a 73-year-old person inside was killed and his son was injured when a large tree fell on the house due to a storm in Şüheda district. from Menufiye. northern province of the country.

A 61-year-old citizen, who was hit by a piece of stone that fell from a building due to strong wind, died in El-Kurin district in Eş-Şarkiyya province.

In the city of Ismailiyya, a 43-year-old woman lost her life when the wall of her house fell on her during a heavy storm.

Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development declared a state of emergency on Thursday due to the storm that negatively affected life in the country.

In the statement issued on the same day by the ministry, it was announced that 1 person was killed, 2 people were injured and 3 vehicles were rendered unusable as a result of the overturning of a billboard on the October 6 Bridge in the capital Cairo.

According to weather forecasts, strong winds and sandstorms in the country are expected to wear off by the end of the day, with weather conditions expected to normalize on Saturday. (AA)