Alexandria, Dekheila ports closed due to bad weather

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, March 30 (MENA) - Alexandria Port Authority decided to close Alexandria and Dekheila ports due to bad weather conditions, strong winds and high waves, spokesman for Alexandria port authority Reda el Ghandour said on Saturday.

In a statement, Ghandour added that the closure decision was taken to ensure the maritime safety and to avoid ship collision.

Alexandria governorate was hit on Saturday with heavy rains accompanied by low temperature.