Egypt continues to be hit by intense heat waves, raising the alarm for Egyptians to exercise caution when going out in the scorching sun. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts that temperatures in Cairo and Lower Egypt will reach around 41 degrees Celsius during the day, and drop to approximately 27 degrees Celsius at night. According to the EMA, the temperature can differ by up to four degrees Celsius between shaded areas and those under direct sunlight, contributing to an increased feeling of heat. “The current rise in temperatures is typical due to high humidity levels during the summer season,” Manar Ghanem, a member of the media center at the EMA, stated. She mentioned that temperatures are expected to increase further in the next three months. Amidst the extreme weather conditions, citizens are advised to take precautions to avoid heat strokes and dehydration. Ghanem advised Egyptians to avoid exposure to the sun during the day, emphasizing the importance of wearing a hat and white clothes, as well as drinking a lot of water to compensate for the excessive sweating in the heat. The National Nutrition Institute (NNI), under the auspice…
Egyptian Authorities Advise Precautions to Endure Intense Heat Waves
June 28, 2024
