The Meteorological Authority has announced a gradual decline in the recent hot wave. Manar Ghanem, a member of the media center of the authority, said that the temperatures today will witness a slight decrease of two degrees Celsius compared to the past days, after exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.
Weather details: continuing humidity and exciting winds
Despite the slight decrease, humidity rates are still significantly high, exceeding 95% in coastal areas and up to 85% in Greater Cairo and Lower Egypt, which increases the feeling of heat.
Ghanem explained that the southern governorates record the highest temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius, with expectations for light rain on the far south of the country. It also warned of wind activity, which may lead to a disturbance in maritime navigation and the height of waves.
The commission stressed that the noticeable decrease in temperatures will start from tomorrow, Wednesday, announcing the broken wave and relatively stability of the atmosphere in various regions.
Meteorology: A few hours separate us from the broken wave
The very hot wave is still controlling most parts of the country, with temperatures today in the shade reached 40 degrees in Greater Cairo and 45 degrees Celsius in southern Upper Egypt. As many ask about the date of low temperatures, the Meteorological Authority explained that the hot atmosphere will continue until Tuesday, but with less sharpness.
The beginning of the gradual decrease in heat on Wednesday
Meteorology expected that temperatures will start gradually from Wednesday in the north of the country, to Greater Cairo and North Upper Egypt, with values ranging from 3 to 4 degrees Celsius.
Temperature expectations:
Northern Coasts: Between 30 and 32 ° C.
Greater Cairo and Lower Egypt: Between 35 and 36 degrees Celsius.
North Upper Egypt: Between 37 and 39 ° C.
The expected temperatures during the next 48 hours:
Tuesday:
Greater Cairo: Great 38, perceived 41.
Northern Coasts: Great 32, Al -Mahsa 35.
North of Upper Egypt: Great 40, Al -Moussouan 42.
South Upper Egypt: Great 45, Al -Mahsa 46.
Wednesday:
Greater Cairo: Great 36, Al -Mahsa 38.
Northern Coasts: Great 32, Al -Mahsa 35.
North Upper Egypt: Great 39, Al -Mahsa 41.
South Upper Egypt: Great 45, Al -Mahsa 46.
Tips to avoid heat stress and sunstroke:
To face hot weather, meteorology recommends following the following guidelines:
Drink enough water and natural juices: about 2 to 3 liters per day.
Avoid caffeine or sugars.
Avoid direct exposure to sunlight: especially during the period from 11 am to 4 pm.
Wear suitable clothes: be loose, cotton, and light color, with the use of head covers and sunglasses.
