The wave of bad weather which hit the country this week continued on Wednesday, causing three deaths and 11 injuries.
A state of confusion dominated traffic on highways and main roads in Cairo and other governorates, and a number of seaports were closed. Traffic was also diverted after falling trees blocked several roads.
In Beheira, a 5th primary school student was killed after a palm tree fell on him.
In Alexandria, a child was killed when a window fell from a building onto her in the Montaza area.
Another child was killed and one injured as part of a wall fell on them in Monufiya.
Seven were injured in Beni Suef in a collision on the agricultural road between a trailer and a microbus.
In North Sinai, 3 students were injured after a water tank fell on them due high wind speeds.
The General Directorate of Traffic in Cairo and Giza is putting together a comprehensive plan to raise awareness of the dangers that could threaten drivers as a result of bad weather.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
