According to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), Cairo and several other regions can expect a minor 1-3-degree Celsius drop at the beginning of next week.

Temperatures in Cairo and the Nile Delta will remain around 40 degrees this week, with Upper Egypt and South Sinai, including the enchanting Sharm El-Sheikh, even hotter.

If you seek a cooler getaway, the North Coast is your oasis, with temperatures hovering around a bearable 32-33 degrees.

The EMA warns that the feels-like temperatures will be slightly higher by up to 2 degrees nationwide due to the current high humidity levels.

Cairo will experience a slight improvement by next week, with temperatures dropping to 37 degrees during the day.

The North Coast will also see a decline, reaching a more comfortable 30 degrees by Sunday.

South Sinai and northern Upper Egypt, home to Beni Suef and Fayoum, will finally dip below the dreaded 40-degree mark by Sunday, settling at 39-38 degrees, respectively.

Even southern Upper Egypt, where Luxor and Aswan reside, will catch a break, recording 41 degrees by Monday, down from 45 degrees on Friday.

Power outages
 

The blistering heat, combined with a decrease in natural gas supply for power generation, has resulted in nationwide power cuts lasting up to three hours.

This has affected most of the country's over 106 million population, especially more than 745,000 students studying for their current Thanaweya Amma exams.

Churches, mosques, cafes, hotels, and clubs have opened doors for high school students during these power-cut hours.

The Thanaweya exams, which began this month and will continue until 20 July, are a crucial milestone for those students as they determine their universities and career life.

On Tuesday, the government announced a $1.18 billion plan to import the necessary fuel and end the ongoing load-shedding programme that has been in effect since the summer of 2023.

Beat the heat
 

Egypt's summer season always comes with high humidity, which elevates the feel-like temperatures.

Last week, the Ministry of Health and Population urged citizens to avoid heat stress or even heatstroke, a life-threatening condition if left untreated.

To avoid heat stress stay hydrated, wear light-coloured and lightweight clothing, avoid direct sun exposure, especially between 10 am and 4 pm, and indulge in refreshing cold showers.

If you feel like succumbing to heat stress, seek a cooler place, remove excess clothing, and place a damp washcloth on your forehead and body.

If things get too overwhelming, do not hesitate to seek immediate help.