Severe heatwave expected across Egypt for next 48 hours

Hot weather-drinking water The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) warned of hot weather in Greater Cairo and across the country on Wednesday, as the searing heatwave gripping the nation continues. The EMA expects the country to experience peak temperatures across most regions over the next 48 hours, with the heat feeling exacerbated by high humidity. The weather will be slightly hot and humid during the night and early morning hours, becoming very hot and humid during the day in most areas, and hot and humid along the northern coast. Temperatures Greater Cairo is expected to reach a high of 39C, with a perceived temperature of 41C. Northern Upper Egypt will see a high of 40C and a perceived temperature of 42C, while Southern Upper Egypt will experience a high of 43C and a perceived temperature of 44C. The northwestern coast will see a high of 33C, the northeastern coast 35C, and Lower Egypt 38C. Weather Forecast Weather maps warn of fog formation from four am to eight am in areas from northern Egypt to Greater Cairo, the Suez Canal cities, central Sinai, and northern Upper Egypt. The fog may be dense at times on some roads. Satellites also detected intermittent wind activity with speeds ranging between 30-35 km/h, which helps to moderate temperatures at night in some exposed areas. Sand and dust storms may occur intermittently in parts of Upper Egypt. The authority indicated wind activity along several Mediterranean coasts, including Salloum, Marsa Matrouh, El Alamein, Alexandria, and Baltim, leading to waves reaching heights of 1.5 to 2.5 meters above sea level. The EMA noted a slight chance of low cloud formation over scattered areas of the northern coast, the Lower Egypt, Greater Cairo, and the Suez Canal cities, which may be accompanied by light, insignificant drizzle in some areas. The authority urged citizens to avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours and to keep well-hydrated, especially the elderly, children, those with chronic illnesses, and those working outdoors. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm