Egypt's intense heatwave strains workers and disrupts economy
"Last few years we increased the rest hours during the day, we provide more water, shades and umbrellas to protect them from sun and in many cases we tell them to come to work in the evenings only," said Mohamed Shokr, owner of a construction company.
In response, the government has introduced measures to ease the impact of recurring summer heatwaves, from cutting outdoor working hours to expanding renewable energy projects.
The heatwave has forced companies to adjust work schedules, cutting hours and adding safeguards to protect employees from soaring temperatures.
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