Approaching Low Pressure "Elias": The Scenario Could Be Bad!

Meteorologist Father Eli Khneiser spoke about the nearing low-pressure system approaching Lebanon during the early hours of Sunday night, urging people to "please pay attention." He indicated that the peak of this low system will occur from the early dawn hours of Monday until the evening of the same day, extending to the early hours of Tuesday. The peak hours are expected to bring thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. He warned: "Please be cautious: due to the influx of cold, moist winds from the Black Sea towards Turkey, along with warm, moist winds from the Mediterranean towards southern Turkey, the activity of low-pressure Elias, which is shifting from Greece, will intensify over Turkey and part of it will reach the coasts of Syria and Lebanon with high effectiveness, significantly more than in the morning. We anticipate a bad scenario in terms of heavy rainfall, numerous lightning strikes, floods, and hail (in the Western Mountains and central and northern coasts), leading to rising water levels, especially in areas where municipalities have not worked on clearing drainage systems and cleaning roads. Therefore, we will stay connected with you through the WhatsApp groups Daily Weather Pro to inform you in advance about the heavy rainfall and its locations, to avoid any risk of flooding that may threaten citizens' safety. Lebanon will face Elias starting from Sunday afternoon, particularly from the evening hours until Monday night, and the scenario may be poor."