Egypt

Common hazards in Egypt include dust storms, extreme temperatures and flash floods caused by heavy rainfall. Disease outbreaks and earthquakes can also pose a threat. Egypt is also vulnerable to climate change, due to its heavy dependence on the River Nile for agriculture, industry and power generation. 

Anticipatory action offers a way to support at-risk communities, and efforts to establish this approach in the country are under way.

Working groups 

Anticipatory Action Community of Practice Middle East and North Africa

Photo: River Nile, Egypt. © Nick Kenrick/Flickr