Sandstorm strikes Cairo
Cairo and the surrounding region were struck by a powerful sandstorm on Tuesday, 17 April, blanketing some areas in thick dust and reducing visibility.
Two people in the village of Atalia died as a result of a fire exacerbated by strong winds, several were injured in traffic accidents and many suffered breathing difficulties.
The storm forced officials to close the city’s airport and several Egyptian ports.
WMO is coordinating the establishment of a warning system for sand- and duststorms.
