A gradual increase in temperatures is expected to prevail on Tuesday with almost 2 degrees Celsius daily until Saturday.
For temperatures expected on Tuesday: Cairo 35C, Alexandria 30C, Hurghada 38C, Sharm al-Sheikh 37C, Luxor 40C, Aswan 39C
The peak of the increase will be reached on Thursday and Friday resulting in extremely hot weather during the daytime.
However, the heatwave is expected to subside on Sunday.
Meteorologists warned against direct exposure to sun for extended periods of time.
Edited translation from MENA