The Egyptian Parliament approved a law reorganizing the General Meteorological Authority, which punishes those who publish incorrect information about meteorology or the weather on social media with a fine of up to 5 million Egyptian pounds (about 160,000 dollars).
and site transfer "Al Jazeera" Regarding the new draft law, it is punishable by a fine of no less than 50,000 Egyptian pounds (about $1,600) and no more than 5 million Egyptian pounds for anyone who provides meteorological services of all kinds other than through the General Meteorological Authority without a license.
The law punishes whoever publishes incorrect information by any means of publication, as well as whoever establishes or operates meteorological stations of any kind or weather or marine forecast centers without a license.
quotes "Parliament News Agency" On the report of the joint committee, he said that the field of meteorology is a fertile field for attracting foreign investments, while the state seeks to achieve development goals and preserve its capabilities.
The report included that "The bill will reduce the size of the losses resulting from publishing false news or spreading inaccurate data and news related to meteorology, pointing out that it "It may harm the economy and waste billions, and it may postpone tourist trips and economic operations".
Member of Parliament Ashraf Al-Shabrawi said that the new law preserves the state’s capabilities and reduces the size of the losses, and he continued in a televised statement "The government decided to increase the penalty, to make it commensurate with the crime of spreading rumors".
For her part, Iman Shaker, Director of the Remote Sensing Center at the Meteorological Authority, mentioned in previous statements "The law is organized and applied in all countries of the world"Noting that its activation will limit the spread of rumors that cause panic among citizens.
It is noteworthy that the General Authority for Meteorology is one of the scientific and applied sectors affiliated to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, and it was established pursuant to Republican Decree No. 2934 of 1971, according to which it manages the facility at the level of the Republic.
