Heatwave Continues in Egypt on Monday, Cairo 40°C

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) predicts that the country will continue experiencing a rise in temperature on Monday.

Extremely hot weather will prevail during the day nationwide. The weather will seem hotter due to the high humidity levels, which will push up the heat index 2-4 degrees.

The country will also witness mist on agricultural and highway roads from the north of the country to Cairo.

Wind will occur occasionally in South Sinai and the Red Sea mountain trail at intermittent periods.

Light rainfall is predicted to prevail in Halayeb and Shalateen.

Furthermore, the Mediterranean Sea will experience moderate waves ranging between 1.75 and 2.25 meters in height with northwest surface winds.

The Red Sea will experience low to moderate waves, ranging between 1 and 1.5 meters in height, varying between southeast and southwest surface winds.

Hot and humid weather is also expected to prevail in Egypt at night and in the early hours.

The predicted temperatures for the following cities are 40°C in Cairo, 35°C in Alexandria, 32°C in Marsa Matruh, 43°C in Sohag, 44°C in Qena, and 46°C in Aswan.