9
Extreme
Drought Risk in Cairo, Egypt
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Cairo based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
- 2 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 515,426,100 people
- Region prone to prolonged drought conditions
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - Europe (2025-03-13) — 515,426,100 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
7
Cairo, Egypt
Risk: 9Historical: 10
How Cairo Compares
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Notable Drought Events Near Cairo
Drought - Europe
March 12, 2025 — WARNING
515,426,100 people exposed; $40,729,842M capital exposed
Drought - Europe
March 12, 2025 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Cairo
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Cairo
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in Cairo
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Cairo
Score: 1/10
Tornado Risk in Cairo
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Cairo
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Cairo
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Cairo
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Cairo
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Cairo
Score: 0/10
Drought Risk in Beirut, Lebanon
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Ankara, Turkey
Score: 3/10
Drought Risk in Istanbul, Turkey
Score: 9/10
How this data is built
Cairo, Egypt drought risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live drought monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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