Egyptians are a resilient people, accustomed to the daily trials of heat, noise, pollution, crowded streets, food shortages, political oppression, and corruption. They navigate speeding cars with a mix of faith and agility, stepping over broken sidewalks tangled with live electrical wires. Yet, for all their adaptability, there is one thing Egyptians simply cannot handle—rain. When rain falls in Egypt, life comes to a halt. Traffic stops, phones lose signal, sewer systems overflow, and entire cities shut down.
