Bad weather

Bad weather, heavy rain hit Gharbia

Tanta - MENA

A wave of bad weather continued to hit Gharbia governorate on Thursday. Heavy rain poured down on the Delta governorate, leaving large pools of accumulated rainwater on streets. Gharbia Governor Ahmed Deif ordered draining stagnant rainwater and deploying ambulances across the governorate in anticipation of any possible accident Source: MENARead more

Numerous flights delayed, cancelled due to bad weather

Dubai - WAM

Severe weather in Dubai on 25th March 2017 has caused the cancellation and delay of numerous Emirates flights arriving and departing at Dubai International Airport. "Emirates advises customers to check their flight status on http://www.emirates.com/english/plan_book/flight_status/flightstatus.aspx for the latest information," said an Emirates spokesperson.? "Emirates apologises for the inconvenience caused. The safety of our passengers and crew is of utmost importanceRead more

EgyptAir resumes flights to New York as weather improves

Cairo - MENA

EgyptAir resumed flights to JF Kennedy Airport in New York on Wednesday after improvement of bad weather there prompted by heavy snow and high winds. Flights were cancelled because of Winter Storm Stella, the severe snowstorm predicted in the north-east US. The late-winter storm brought chaos to travel and daily life, forcing cancellations of about 8,800 US flights between MondayRead more

Bad Weather Conditions Disrupt Sea Traffic Between Tangier and Tarifa

Rabat - Arab Today

Sea traffic between the ports of Tangier in Morocco and Tarifa in Southern Spain is disrupted due to bad weather conditions in the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier port commanding officer, Ahmed Ouqebli said on Wednesday. Sea traffic between the two ports has been suspended since Wednesday due to bad weather conditions in Gibraltar, according to the same source. Sea trafficRead more

Boat Carrying Tourists Goes Missing in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur - Arab Today

A boat carrying 31 people, including at least 28 Chinese tourists, has gone missing off the Malaysian coast, maritime authorities say. The boat lost contact after departing the eastern state of Sabah on Saturday. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said search and rescue efforts were being hampered by bad weather, according to the (BBC). The catamaran boat left Kota KinabaluRead more

Alexandria, Dekheila straits reopened after weather improvement

Alexandria - MENA

The straits of Alexandria and Dekheila were reopened on Sunday after being closed for bad weather. Alexandria Harbor Authority decided to close the two straits over the past two days due to bad weather conditions. This comes within the authority’s keenness to protect vessels, ships and the ports, said the Alexandria port authority head Medhat Attia.Read more

Alexandria, Dekhila ports still closed over bad weather

Alexandria - MENA

Alexandria and Dekheila ports are still closed on Saturday due to bad weather, wind velocity and high waves, the Alexandria Harbor Authority said. In statements, spokesman for the authority Reda el Ghandour said the two harbors were closed to ensure safety of vessels and navigation movement. Alexandria is now hit by a seven-day gale accompanied by strong winds.Read more

Alexandria, Dekheila straits still closed over bad weather

Alexandria - MENA

The Alexandria Port Authority on Monday decided to keep the Alexandria and Dekheila straits closed for the third day in a row due to bad weather and high wind velocity. The decision is meant to prevent any collision of ships and ensure safety of maritime navigation, said Spokesman for the Alexandria Port Authority Reda el Ghandour. Alexandria was hit byRead more

Weather delays resumption of SpaceX's rocket launches

Washington - AFP

Bad weather has postponed SpaceX's plan to resume flights of its Falcon 9 rocket until at least January 14, the California-based private space firm said. SpaceX had planned a launch on Monday of 10 Iridium NEXT communications satellites from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. "Launch moving due to high winds and rains at Vandenberg. Other range conflicts thisRead more