Strong winds, rain and snow have battered the Middle East leaving at least 19 people dead and causing massive damage to buildings, particularly in Egypt.
Bad weather hit the region for 48 hours leaving destruction as buildings collapsed, ports were closed and roads became death traps.
Egypt suffered the most fatalities due to extreme weather conditions and several people died in Alexandria, Egypt, after strong winds and heavy rain caused 28 buildings to collapse.
Across Egypt, several more people died as buildings collapsed under powerful winds and torrential rain.
Damage on the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Egypt’s capital, Cairo, was hit by sandstorms that filled the air with thick dust.
In Lebanon heavy rain, strong winds and snow have been battering the country while Syria has been blanketed by snow.
At sea, ships have been suffering from the Middle East’s extreme weather. A Royal Caribbean cruise ship suffered damage and several passengers were injured as the ship approached Alexandria in heavy swells.
Storms caused a Moldavian cargo to sink off the coast of Ashdod, Israel, but all crew members were rescued.
Forecasters say that the storms will relent today but warn that more extreme weather could be heading for the Middle East early next week.
Cars drive through a street as strong winds hit Gaza City.
