“Saint Catherine” is witnessing a state of unstable weather conditions Powerful floodwaters swept a bus away in a horrific scene

The city of Saint Catherine in South Sinai, Egypt, has experienced violent and sudden weather fluctuations, leading to heavy floods in several main valleys. This prompted local authorities to declare a state of emergency and raise maximum alert levels in anticipation of any incident, confirming that the floods affected the valleys of “Shuqayrah,” “Al-Sa’al,” and “Al-Farjah.”

A video clip was circulated documenting a bus overturning in a terrifying scene after being swept away by powerful floods that recently hit the area.

According to details reported by Egyptian media outlets, the incident occurred while the bus was crossing the area, where the force of the rushing waters caused it to deviate and overturn. Rescue teams quickly intervened in coordination between executive authorities, police forces, and traffic officers, supported by local residents who provided heavy equipment, successfully saving three passengers who were on board, in what was described as a heroic act.

Urgent directives

In a related context, the Governor of South Sinai issued urgent instructions to form a specialized committee to accurately inventory the damages and losses caused by the flood wave, in preparation for taking necessary measures, whether through repairing damaged infrastructure or promptly compensating those affected.

The South Sinai region in Egypt is currently witnessing unstable weather conditions due to a desert low-pressure system that caused sharp fluctuations in temperatures followed by a sudden drop, along with the formation of cumulonimbus thunder clouds over parts of the Red Sea mountain ranges and South Sinai.