March 31: Hot Weather Hits Egypt on Monday

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) predicts hot weather to prevail across the country during Monday's daylight hours.

There is also a chance of light rain, sometimes thunderous, to prevail in South Sinai, Red Sea Mountain Trail, and South Upper Egypt.

Furthermore, maritime navigation is also expected to be disrupted in the Mediterranean Sea with winds averaging 40 to 60 km/h and waves ranging between 2.5 to 3 meters.

Waves in the Red Sea will be moderate, ranging between 1.5 and 2 meters in height varying between southwest and southeast surface winds.

Moderate weather is also expected to prevail in Egypt in the early hours and at the end of the nighttime.

The predicted temperatures for the following cities are 30°C in Cairo, 30°C in Alexandria, 31°C in Marsa Matruh, 33°C in Sohag, 35°C in Qena, and 36°C in Aswan.