A week-long heatwave is expected to hit Egypt starting Sunday, with temperatures during the day soaring to as high as 42 degrees Celsius. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority issued an advisory for the period of May 5 till May 10, coinciding with the first week of Ramadan. The day light hours in Cairo will see temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. In Upper Egypt, temperatures are expected to reach a high between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius for the whole week. The lowest temperatures forecast for the Northern and Western Coasts will range between 35-37 degrees Celsius. Ramadan, which requires fasting between dawn and sunset, is expected to begin on Sunday or Monday for Muslims across the world and is expected to last until June 3. Tips on coping with the heatwave and staying safe 1. Avoid the heat during the warmest hours of the day which tend to be between 11 A.M. and 3 P.M. 2. Shut windows, blinders and pull down the shades during the day. Use light-colored curtains and fabric to keep rooms cooler. 3. Have recurrent cool showers and baths (but use water responsibly). 4. In non-fasting hours,…
