EMA warns citizens against direct exposure to sun as intense heat wave hits country

CAIRO - 17 May 2025: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued important warning to citizens regarding the intense heat wave hitting the country, which will peak today, Saturday, across the country.

 

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority urged citizens to avoid direct exposure to the sun during the afternoon, to drink plenty of fluids, and to wear a head covering.

 

Saturday, May 17, 2025, will mark the peak of the intense heat wave across most parts of the country, with extremely hot weather during the day and moderate weather at night across most parts of the country.

 

Active winds are expected across most parts of the country today, potentially causing sand and dust storms in open areas.

 

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has announced the expected maximum and minimum temperatures for Saturday as follows:

 

Cairo:

High 40°C

Low 23°C

 

 

Alexandria:

Highs 29°C

Lows 21°C

 

 

Marsa Matruh:

Highs 25°C

Lows 19°C

 

 

Sohag

Highs 46°C

Lows 26°C

 

 

Qena

Highs 46°C

Lows 27°C

 

 

Aswan

Highs 47°C

Lows 28°C