Climate Centre Warns High Humidity Could Raise Fungal Disease Risk for Crops

Dr Mohamed Ali Fahim, head of the Climate Information Centre at Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, has warned of the impact of persistently high humidity on some crops.

The warning comes as autumn rainfall begins to become active, drawing attention to conditions that could increase the risk of fungal diseases in agricultural areas.

High moisture levels can create favourable conditions for fungal growth. The concern centres on the potential effect of continued humidity on vulnerable crops during the seasonal shift.

The brief warning did not identify specific crops or fungal diseases, nor did it provide details on affected areas or any confirmed crop damage.