Hot weather persists on Wednesday, let up by end of week

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Wed, 23 May 2018 - 10:22 GMT

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Wed, 23 May 2018 - 10:22 GMT

Severe heat wave continues through the end of the week - (File photo: Reuters)

Severe heat wave continues through the end of the week - (File photo: Reuters)

CAIRO – 23 May 2018: The hot spell Egypt has been witnessing since Sunday is likely to continue until the end of the week, with temperatures holding in the 40s.

Average summer temperatures are forecast for next week as the heat wave is expected to end by Saturday, according to Mahmoud Shahin, undersecretary of the Center for Meteorological Forecasts in the Meteorological Authority.

During a phone-in with the TV show "A’ala Mas’olity" (on my responsibility) broadcasted on Dream TV on Tuesday, Lashin pointed out that the current hot wave reached its peak on Tuesday, adding that temperatures will drop only by two degrees on Wednesday.

Citizens are advised not to be exposed to direct sun rays for long periods of time in the mornings, especially during the peak sun intensity hours, Lashin added.

The hot conditions have been occurring concurrently since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, starting Thursday May 17.

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