High sea waves disrupt maritime traffic in Egypt’s Alexandria and Matrouh

CAIRO – 10 July 2023: High sea waves have continued across the Mediterranean shores of Egypt’s Alexandria, Matrouh and Damietta, disrupting maritime traffic.

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) expects sea waves to rise to up to 3.5 meters as wind speeds range from 50 to 70 km per hour.

Meanwhile, hot and humid weather continues in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt and the northern coasts, while South Sinai and southern Egypt will see extremely hot weather.

Nice weather prevails nationwide at night and during the early morning hours this week.

Temperatures based on the EMA expectations this week:

- Cairo and Lower Egypt – Highs: 37

- Northern coasts – Highs: 33

- South Sinai – Highs: 41

- Northern Upper Egypt – Highs: 40

- Southern Upper Egypt – Highs: 44