Egypt braces for three more days of intense heat before Friday cooldown

Egypt's Meteorological Authority forecasted very hot, humid weather through Thursday, peaking Wednesday, before temperatures begin falling gradually from Friday.

• Egypt's Meteorological Authority forecasted highs reaching 45°C in southern Upper Egypt, with feels-like temperatures of 46°C, and dense morning fog cutting visibility below 1,000 meters on northern roads.

• Mohamed Ali Fahim, head of the Climate Change Information Center at the Agricultural Research Center, warned farmers not to abruptly abandon summer agricultural practices during the heat wave.

• Fahim advised regular irrigation without over-watering and cautioned against high doses of nitrogen fertilizer on young crops, including potatoes, beets, beans, garlic, onions, and strawberry nurseries.

• Fahim said weather indicators point to a gradual temperature drop starting Friday following the three-day peak.

• Egypt's General Authority for Meteorology, citing the latest satellite images, forecast a slight and temporary temperature rise on Tuesday, with highs of 36°C in Greater Cairo (feels like 38°C).

• Temperatures in Aswan approached nearly 50°C, leaving streets visibly empty as residents avoided going outside during daylight.

• Aswan governorate recorded a maximum of 47°C on Tuesday and a minimum of 31°C, with high humidity intensifying the feeling of heat.

• Doctors advised residents to avoid direct sun, drink hibiscus (karkadeh) and doum beverages, and wear light cotton clothing when going out of necessity.

• Egypt's General Authority for Meteorology forecast Wednesday's highs at 37°C in Greater Cairo (feels like 39°C) and 39°C in northern Upper Egypt.

• The authority expected winds of 30–33 km/h, with light rain possible in limited areas and brief sand and dust on parts of the northwestern coasts.

• The authority forecast 14 cities and governorates to reach 40–45°C on Wednesday, with Aswan, Qena and Abu Simbel peaking at 45°C and Wadi al-Jadid at 43°C.

• The authority said humidity would raise perceived heat by 2–4°C and urged citizens to drink fluids and avoid direct sun during peak hours.