Sharm El Sheikh

Egyptian weather authorities warn that a low-pressure system is bringing storms, thunderstorms and flash floods to several governorates, including the resort areas of Sharm el-Sheikh and Dahab, in the coming hours. Forecasts also cover conditions in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the Emirates, with meteorologists cautioning about four separate weather phenomena, thunderstorms chief among them.

Russian news outlets are reporting several developments: Egypt is preparing new resort destinations for Russian tourists beyond Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada, on the Red Sea and Mediterranean. Russia has expanded the list of border crossing points accepting electronic visas for foreign visitors. Meanwhile, Moscow has again urged foreigners to leave Ukraine, citing threatened 'retaliatory strikes'. The items reflect ongoing coverage of Russian travel, border policy and the war.

Sharm El Sheikh is trending in Russia, drawing renewed attention as one of the country's most popular Red Sea resort destinations. Searches and discussion have picked up around the Egyptian resort city, which has long been a staple destination for Russian tourists seeking beach holidays, with interest currently climbing.