Several Egyptian provinces are experiencing a period of weather disturbances that have caused heavy rainfall in some areas. Weather experts confirm that the country is currently being affected by "Kasem's Noha", which is considered one of the strongest Nohas to hit the Egyptian coast annually. Local media reported that the Egyptian Meteorological Authority expects Kasem's Noha to last for five days, accompanied by heavy rains and strong winds, especially in the governorates of the northern Delta. These include eastern Alexandria, Beheira, and Kafr El Sheikh. The authority also anticipates a significant drop in temperatures across the republic during this period. What is "Kasem's Noha" and why is it named so? "Noha" is defined as a climatic disturbance characterized by strong winds and a significant rise in sea waves, often accompanied by heavy rains or flash floods, which negatively affects navigation and fishing. The name "Kasem's Noha" is based on a popular folk tale among fishermen in Alexandria, which tells of a young man named Kasem, the son of a fisherman, who lost his life by drowning during one of the strong Nohas. Afterward, fishermen named this phenomenon after him as a warning of its danger.
