A slight dip in temperatures is forecast across much of Egypt through Monday, offering a temporary reprieve from the ongoing heatwave, according to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA).
In its weekly bulletin, the EMA indicated that while a marginal decline in daytime temperatures is expected, hot and humid conditions are expected to continue dominating most areas. Nighttime and early morning hours will bring relatively milder, yet still humid, conditions.
Humidity levels are projected to remain high, resulting in apparent (feels-like) temperatures two to four degrees Celsius higher than the actual air temperature.
During this brief cooldown, daytime highs in Greater Cairo will range between 36 and 37°C.
From Tuesday onward, temperatures are expected to climb once again. Highs in Greater Cairo and the Nile Delta are projected to reach around 38°C, with feels-like temperatures approaching 40°C.
Intermittent active winds are expected in parts of Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, the northwestern coast, and South Sinai. Blowing sand and dust are possible in southern regions, particularly around Halayeb and Shalateen.
The EMA also warned of morning fog, which may reduce visibility on agricultural roads, highways, and routes near water bodies. Fog could be particularly dense in areas along the northwestern coast and parts of Lower Egypt.
Source: Al-Ahram Online
