Heat Wave
This necessitates strict preventative measures to protect public health and avoid the risks of heat stress or sunstroke that may result from these sudden and severe changes in the climate system.
Fahim explained that the country will witness a significant rise in temperatures, exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in some areas by the end of next week.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) revealed that the latest satellite images indicate an intense heat wave across most parts of the country, with extremely hot and humid weather prevailing across most parts, and Cairo recording highs of 40 degrees Celsius.
This came as Madbouly reviewed Saturday the efforts of the Unified Government Complaints System within the Cabinet and associated government agencies during July 2025, through a detailed report prepared by Dr. Tarek El-Refaei, Director of the System.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority advised citizens on Monday to avoid direct exposure to the sun during peak hours due to the intense heat wave the country is facing.
Temperatures will be moderate at night in most parts of the country.
The Indian monsoon low pressure currently controls a large area of the Arabian Peninsula, affecting the Levant, Turkey, and southern Egypt, with extreme humidity.
The rise in temperature will be accompanied by hot, dust-raising southerly and southwesterly winds, ranging from light to moderate.
Dr. Mohamed Ali Fahim, head of the Climate Information Center at the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, stated that the hot tropical mass will continue to dominate.
The Egyptian General Authority for Meteorology revealed that a new heat wave is expected to hit the country next week, after the temperture reportedly showed slight decline over the past days.
Cairo was hit by a heat wave that its peak is witnessed Wednesday, recording highs of 40 degrees.
Egypt’s General Authority of Meteorology monitored a slight drop in temperatures, with values ranging from 3 to 2 degrees in the north of the country to Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt, after a severe heat wave hit the country during the previous days.
Egypt’s General Authority of Meteorology revealed on Monday that the country will be witnessing a noticeable rise in temperatures in the coming days, as starting tomorrow, Tuesday, June 11, a gradual rise in temperatures is expected in most areas as the beginning of an intense heat wave.
The Meteorological Authority indicated that the highest maximum temperatures are expected in the regions of the Republic on Tuesday, where temperature degrees will be:
Starting from Tuesday, it's time to grab your cap and opt for a cotton t-shirt as temperatures are set to increase across Egypt, including the capital city of Cairo.
She attributed the rise in feels-like temperatures to elevated levels of humidity, advising citizens to avoid exposure of sun rays from 12 to 4:00 p.m., to wear light cotton clothing and to drink plenty of water and juices.
Here is how to stay cool, hydrated, and keep the heat at bay
Citizens are advised to hydrate and remain cool as the country is witnessing increase in temperature degrees this week.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) revealed that a very hot and humid weather will prevail during the day across the country starting Monday, and util next Saturday.
EMA said that the rise in humidity levels is affected by India’s seasonal depression, which increases the perceived temperature.
