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Heatwave alert: Scorching temperatures expected for days ahead

The General Authority of Meteorology has released its forecast for Cairo and other governorates, warning of a gradual rise in temperatures starting Friday and continuing until next Sunday. Expect hot to intensely hot and humid conditions during the day across most regions. Northern coastal areas will experience a milder, humid heat. Nights and early mornings …

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Egypt Independent June 28, 2025

Israel raises alert level and reinforces military presence throughout the country

The Israeli occupation army has announced an elevation of the alert level throughout Israel, just days before the start of the Jewish Passover holiday. The declaration of the alert status in Israel follows a situation assessment conducted by Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir. Military presence is also slated to be reinforced across various …

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Egypt Independent April 11, 2025

Egypt weather alert: Fog, rain, and cold temperatures expected

The General Authority for Meteorology revealed the expected weather conditions across all regions, indicating that moderate and thundery rain is expected on the northeastern coasts, possibly accompanied by hail, and may reach the level of flash floods in Sinai. The rain will be light on the northwestern coasts, northern Lower Egypt, and the Canal cities. …

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Egypt Independent March 7, 2025

Egypt on high alert: Hospitals ready to receive wounded from Gaza

Ayman Ashour, the Egyptian Minister of Higher Education, has ordered all university hospitals to be placed on the highest alert to receive wounded and injured from the Gaza Strip. This decision comes following Egypt’s successful mediation in reaching a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, in cooperation with regional and international partners. Ashour explained that this decision …

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Egypt Independent January 24, 2025

Nipah virus death puts health officials on alert in southern India

Kochi, India — Authorities in southern India’s Kerala state are taking preventive steps after the death of a 14-year-old boy from the Nipah virus and the identification of 60 people in the high-risk category, the state’s health minister said on Sunday. Parts of Kerala are among those most at risk globally for outbreaks of the …

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Egypt Independent July 22, 2024

Toxic waterway alert as factory inferno probe continues across Melbourne’s west

The source of a massive factory blaze that sent a large plume of toxic smoke across Melbourne’s west remains unknown

Australian Associated Press July 12, 2024

CDC alerts doctors to watch for rare, serious bacterial infection appearing with unusual symptoms

CNN — Health officials are alerting doctors to be on the lookout for certain types of rare, serious meningococcal infections that are on the rise in the United States. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new health alert that these infections, which are caused by a certain strain of Neisseria meningitidis bacteria, may present with unusual …

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Egypt Independent April 2, 2024