Temperatures Slightly Drop Across Egypt on Monday after Scorching Heatwave

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

Extremely hot weather is also expected to prevail in the South Sinai and the south of the country.

The weather will seem hotter due to the high humidity levels, which will push up the heat index by 2-4 degrees.

The country will also witness mist on agricultural and highway roads in Cairo, North Coast, Lower Egypt, Canal Cities, and Central Sinai.

Wind will occur occasionally across the country.

There is a chance of rain, sometimes thunderous, hitting Halaib and Shalateen at intermittent periods.

Meteorologists also predicts that the country will experiencing a slight temperature decline.

Furthermore, the Mediterranean Sea will experience moderate to turbulent waves ranging between 2 and 3 meters in height with northwest surface winds.

Waves in the Red Sea will be low to moderate, ranging between 1 and 2 meters in height with northwest surface winds.

Maritime navigation is also expected to be disrupted in the the Gulf of Suez, with winds averaging 40 to 60 km/h and waves ranging between 2: 3 meters.

There will also be a disruption of maritime navigation in Marsa Matruh, El Alamein, Alexandria, and Baltim, with winds averaging 35 to 45 km/h and waves ranging between 2: 3 meters.

Moderately 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 35°C in Cairo, 32°C in Alexandria, 31°C in Marsa Matruh, 40°C in Sohag, 43°C in Qena, and 42°C in Aswan.