October Marks Real Shift to Autumn, Egypt’s Climate Centre Chief Warns Farmers of Disease Risks

October marks the true transition from summer to autumn, according to Dr Mohamed Ali Fahim, head of the Climate Information Centre at Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.

Fahim described the month as the point when the seasonal change takes hold, highlighting October’s significance for the agricultural sector.

His remarks were accompanied by a warning to farmers about diseases. The available summary, however, did not identify the diseases or specify which crops could be affected.

The warning places crop health alongside the seasonal transition as a concern for growers, though no specific prevention or treatment recommendations were included in the summary.