Meteorologists predict that a heatwave will begin across Egypt on Friday, with temperatures reaching up to 39C in Cairo and the Delta and 33C along the north coast.
High temperatures of 40C are predicted in northern Upper Egypt, while southern Upper Egypt will witness highs of 42C.
The heatwave will last until Monday, with meteorologists predicting temperatures in Upper Egypt reaching 45C.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm