The OneWorld Foundation for the freedom of access to information has criticized conflicting news reports on temperatures between the Meteorology Authority's statements and other media, including car sensors.
It has called on the Meteorology Authority to announce accurate temperatures of the current heat wave for people to take precautionary measures, especially people with chronic diseases.
General Manager Maged Sorour said international principles of freedom of information stipulate full disclosure by public institutions in accordance with United Nations regulations.
He called on the Meteorology Authority to raise awareness on how to deal with weather extremes, particularly for old patients and children, and on the Agriculture Ministry to raise awareness on how to protect food and animals.
