Extreme heat warning issued for Egypt, record temperatures expected

Egypt Independent

09-05-2025

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has revealed the expected weather conditions across the country, forecasting hot to very hot weather during the daytime, particularly in Greater Cairo, the Nile Delta, and Upper Egypt.
The atmosphere will be mild at night, with warnings of light morning mist and active winds stirring up sand and dust in some governorates.
The Meteorological Authority also disclosed that the country is experiencing a severe heatwave, with record high temperatures in most areas.
The authority advised wearing light, cotton clothing during the day, avoiding direct sun exposure and seeking shade to prevent sunstroke, opening windows and staying in well-ventilated places, exercising caution while driving in the morning due to light fog, especially on agricultural and highways near water bodies, drinking sufficient amounts of water to avoid dehydration, particularly in hot regions (Upper Egypt and South Sinai), using sunscreen and hats during the day, and wearing masks for allergy sufferers in dusty areas.
The Meteorological Authority attributed the heatwave to the influence of a high-pressure system, which is contributing to the rise in temperatures across all parts of the country.
A decrease in temperatures is expected to return next Monday, May 12th, with values dropping by up to 8 degrees Celsius.
The weather expected in the coming hours will be very hot during the day across the country and hot at night in the south.
Weather maps have warned of light morning mist formation (from 4 to 8 AM) on agricultural and highways in the Nile Delta, Greater Cairo, the Suez Canal cities, and northern Upper Egypt. Visibility may be slightly affected in the morning due to the fog. Active winds, potentially stirring up sand and dust, are expected in most areas.