Egypt is expected to be struck by a heatwave starting Tuesday, said Egyptian Meteorological Authority Chairman Ahmed Hussein.
"The heatwave’s peak will be on Wednesday," he said.
Temperatures will exceed normal rates for this time of the year by 10-11 degrees celsius. The Highest temperature on Wednesday in Cairo will be 44 degrees celsius.
Temperatures are expected to get lower beginning Thursday by 11-12 degrees celsius in Cairo and other governorates.
The authority warned citizens against direct exposure to sun for long periods of time.
Edited translation from MENA
