Egypt's heatwave to break Friday after two sweltering days

Egypt's temporary heatwave peaks Wednesday and Thursday, with officials warning of high temperatures and humidity before a gradual drop begins Friday.

• Dr. Mohamed Ali Fahim, head of the Climate Change Information Center, warned of a temporary temperature rise Wednesday and Thursday, reaching 37°C in Greater Cairo and near 45°C in Upper Egypt.
• The General Authority of Meteorology forecast temperatures to fall 3–5 degrees across most areas starting Friday, easing the current hot spell.
• The authority expected morning fog between 4 and 8 am on northern roads and light rain Thursday on parts of the northwestern coasts and northern Delta.
• Fahim urged farmers not to abruptly change summer irrigation programs during the 48-hour period, citing heightened risks of plant diseases and pests from heat and humidity.
• A senior official at Egypt's Ministry of Education confirmed schools will remain open on Thursday, denying rumors of suspending study due to the heatwave.
• The authority forecast winds of 30–40 km/h on Thursday that may stir sand on the Western Desert and Upper Egypt.
• It also forecast a 30% chance of rain with possible thunderstorms on parts of the northwestern coasts and northern Nile Delta.
• The authority forecast a 10% chance of heavy rain in some areas on Thursday.
• It expected winds to stir sand and dust over exposed areas of the northwestern coasts as well.