Peak heatwave hits Egypt: EMA warns of worst 24 hours with soaring heat and humidity
In its statement, the authority detailed that expected high temperatures will hit 40°C in Greater Cairo, reaching 43°C in Upper Egypt, 41°C in Northern Upper Egypt, 39°C in the Nile Delta, 35°C along the northwestern coast, and 33°C along the northeastern coast.
Weather maps indicate the formation of morning fog between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM across parts of northern Egypt extending to Greater Cairo, the Canal Cities, Central Sinai, and Northern Upper Egypt, which may be dense at times on select roadways.
The EMA added that elevated humidity levels will intensify the feel-like temperature, driving the heat index up to 42°C in Greater Cairo, 44°C in Southern Upper Egypt, and 43°C in Northern Upper Egypt, marking what is expected to be the most intense 24-hour stretch of this heatwave.
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