Egypt: Thunderstorms cause deadly scorpion infestation in Aswan | Three people die from stings in southern city as rain washes scorpions into streets

middleeasteye.net ^ | November 13, 2021 | MEE staff

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ransomnote: The article includes an embedded cell phone video of the incredible storm(s) going on now. The video is also available directly on Twitter: https://t.co/fRyHfF3CKx" / Twitter

Another cellphone video of the lightening storm is here:

https://i.imgur.com/fvWowVd.mp4

Scorpions have infested Egypt’s southern city of Aswan, killing three people and stinging more than 400.

According to local media, the mass scorpion attack was caused by severe thunderstorms in the city in recent days.

Reports state the scorpions were washed into the streets and peoples’ homes, where they were seeking refuge from the intense weather conditions. 

A representative from the Ministry of Health told local press that over 80 people are currently being treated at Aswan University Hospital, while hundreds of others are being treated in other hospitals nearby. 

Locals have also raised concerns over the possibility of floods, as the typically dry area does not experience such heavy rainfall. 

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Egypt’s Meteorological Authority say they expect intermittent rainfall to continue in the coming days, as well as thunder, in many parts of south Sinai, and southern Egypt, including cities such as Minya, Assiut, Sohag, and Luxor.

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Scorpnado!