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The General Meteorological Authority warned of a marked rise in temperatures, while Egypt was affected by Saharan and low-air air blocs working to increase weather heat during daytime hours.

Dr. Munar Ghanem, a member of the Information Centre, the Meteorological Service, confirmed that this heat wave continues until the end of the week, with temperatures higher than the normal rates of this time of the year, and rising sunrise.

Hot wave peak today, Tuesday.

Today, Tuesday, 12 May, 2026, was the peak of temperatures during the current week, with great majeure recording 39 degrees Celsius during daytime hours, while in southern governorates it was 42 degrees, with a very hot environment in most parts, and Cairo next Thursday recorded 36 degrees Celsius.

Modernize the night.

She explained that during the hours of the night, the atmosphere would be relatively moderate, with smaller temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius.

Ghanim warned of sand and dust wind activity, which ranges from 30 to 40 kilometres per hour, and may lead to a lower horizontal vision in some regions, especially with the emergence of waterways during early morning periods.

Voices for citizens

She appealed to citizens to avoid direct exposure to sunshine, particularly during the afternoon, with too much water and fluid treatment to avoid heat stress and high body temperatures, while continuing hot weather over the coming days.

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