The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a severe warning regarding the upcoming weather across Cairo and the governorates, as the heatwave is set to intensify, with temperatures reaching their highest levels.
The EMA announced that the peak of the heatwave will begin on Saturday, and last for a full 72 hours.
Temperatures in South Upper Egypt are forecast to hit 47 degrees Celsius next Monday during daylight hours.
The EMA attributes this intense heatwave to the extension of the seasonal Indian Monsoon low-pressure system at the surface, coinciding with an upper-level atmospheric high-pressure system.
This combination will push temperatures 4 to 6 degrees Celsius above the normal rates for this time of year. Greater Cairo’s maximum temperature is expected to reach 43 degrees Celsius.
Humidity levels will also peak, reaching 95 percent in coastal areas overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and 80-85 percent in Greater Cairo and the Nile Delta, significantly increasing the perceived heat during the day.
