File Photo: Egyptian boys jump into the Nile River to cool off in Minya governorate, south of Cairo on a hot and hazy day where temperatures reached 48 degrees Celsius (116 Fahrenheit) May 27, 2015 (Photo: Reuters)
The Head of Egypt's Meteorological Authority (EMA) Ahmed Abdel-Aal said that the country will face a five-day heat wave from Thursday through Monday, with temperatures reaching as high as high of 41 degrees Celcius in Cairo and the Nile Delta.
Temperatures are set to rise by 3-5 degrees above their normal rates during this time of the year, the EMA said, with an average of 1-2 degrees increase starting Wednesday.
Humidity levels will also increase to 85 percent in the northern parts of the country, adding to discomfort from heat.
Egypt experienced an intense days-long heatwave around the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan three weeks ago.
High temperature ranges during the forecast heat wave:
North western coasts
32-34 Celcius
North Sinai
33-35
Cairo and Nile Delta
38-41
Northern Upper Egypt
39-42
Southern Upper Egypt
42-43
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