EMA warns as temperatures break 40°C, advises citizens to hydrate

CAIRO - 12 August 2026: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has warned of significant temperature increases across the country, with the peak expected Wednesday.

 

The Authority indicated that Greater Cairo is expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius in the shade Wednesday, while southern Egypt will exceed 40 degrees Celsius.

 

 

Important Advice for Citizens

 

The Meteorology Authority urged citizens to drink plenty of fluids, especially water, and to avoid direct sun exposure.

 

 

Here are today's temperatures across the country:

 

Greater Cairo and Lower Egypt:

 

Cairo: Low 27°C, High 40°C.

 

New Administrative Capital: Low 26°C, High 39°C.

 

6th of October City: Low 26°C, High 40°C.

 

Kafr El Sheikh: Low 26°C, High 36°C.

 

 

 

Coastal Cities Northern Egypt:

 

Alexandria: Low 25°C, High 33°C.

 

El Alamein: Low 24°C, High 32°C.

 

Marsa Matrouh: Low 25°C, High 31°C.

 

Salloum: Low 24°C, High 33°C.

 

Siwa: Low 28°C, High 37°C.

 

 

Canal Cities and North Sinai:

 

Ismailia: Low 26°C, High 40°C.

 

Suez: Low 26°C, High 39°C.

 

Arish: Low 26°C, High 37°C.

 

Rafah: Low 25°C, High 36°C.

 

 

South Sinai:

 

St. Catherine: Low 20°C, High 34°C.

 

El Tor: Low 27°C, High 39°C.

 

Taba: Low 26°C, High 37°C.

 

Sharm El Sheikh: Low 28°C, High 37°C.

 

 

Red Sea Cities:

 

Hurghada: Low 29°C, High 38°C.

 

Marsa Alam: Low 29°C, High 38°C.

 

Shalateen: Low 29°C, High 41°C.

 

Halayeb: Low 28°C, High 37°C.

 

 

North Upper Egypt:

 

Minya: Low 25°C, High 41°C.

 

Asyut: Low 26°C, High 41°C.

 

 

South Upper Egypt:

 

Qena: Low 28°C, High 42°C.

 

Luxor: Low 27°C, High 42°C.

 

Aswan: Low 28°C, High 43°C.