Stormy and rainy air depression affects the Gaza Strip and the risk of sea waves entering the land increases

Arab Weather - Weather experts at the Arab Weather Regional Center are following up on the latest results from the so-called computer simulation, which show that the Levant region will be affected by the first real winter weather system since the beginning of the season, on Wednesday and Thursday, the fifth and sixth of February, which will affect the Gaza Strip with its stormy and cold winds and rainy weather, God willing.

Strong effects of the low pressure system on the sector require taking prior precautions

The effects of the low pressure system are expected to be strong on the Gaza Strip, requiring preparation and taking the necessary precautions in advance. In more detail, the Gaza Strip will gradually begin to be affected on Wednesday by the low pressure system and the cold air mass, so temperatures will drop and cloud cover will increase, and there will be an opportunity for showers of rain to fall at intervals, God willing.

But during the hours of Wednesday/Thursday night and Thursday, the effect of the low pressure system deepens, the weather becomes colder, and the amount of rain clouds increases over the Mediterranean Sea off the Strip, which is expected to cross various areas of Gaza, God willing. The weather will be cold, rainy, and very stormy, and the rain will be heavy to very heavy, causing the water level to rise significantly and water pools to occur.

Strong winds accompany the depression and the strongest waves since the beginning of winter threaten the coasts of the Gaza Strip

The effects of the low pressure system will not only be in the form of cold weather and heavy rain, but the effects will also be strong in terms of winds, as cold and stormy winds are expected to blow over the Gaza Strip during the night hours of Wednesday/Thursday and during Thursday, accompanied by strong gusts reaching speeds of 100 km/hour, and are considered the most severe in the Strip since the beginning of the season.

Strong winds are expected to cause waves to rise sharply, reaching a height of nearly 5 metres, and the possibility of sea waves entering land becomes very high due to the unprecedented high waves since the beginning of winter.

The depression may worsen the humanitarian situation for more than two million people

The expected low pressure system in the region is expected to worsen the humanitarian situation for more than two million people in some affected areas. Due to strong winds and heavy rains that may lead to flash floods, many areas may be exposed to flooding, threatening the livelihoods of citizens.

Experts expect areas with weak infrastructure and many camps housing displaced people to be affected. In addition, heavy rains and strong winds could disrupt transportation and cut off roads, making it more difficult to deliver humanitarian aid.

God knows best.