In pictures: Storms hit eastern Med

1 of 6 Sandstorms reduced visibility on Egypt's roads to virtually zero.

2 of 6 In Turkey, snow storms and gale-force winds shut roads around the country.

3 of 6 Heavy rain flooded parts of Lebanon's capital Beirut, damaging some houses.

4 of 6 Heavy snowfall hit Greece, causing widespread disruption.

5 of 6 In neighbouring Bulgaria, many drivers were trapped in blizzards.

6 of 6 Cyprus has been battered by days of gale-force winds, tornados and flash floods.