10 Ways to Manage Heatwave Risks
Egypt is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching around 50°C, posing a risk to public health, especially when going outside during daylight hours. The Meteorological Authority warns of the necessity to take preventive measures, such as drinking plenty of water, avoiding direct exposure to the sun during peak hours (from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), wearing lightweight and loose clothing, using sunscreen, and refraining from intense physical activity during extreme heat. It also advises keeping homes cool, monitoring signs of heat exhaustion—particularly in children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with heart and diabetes conditions—and being vigilant about not leaving children or the elderly inside cars, as their interior temperatures rise rapidly. The peak of the heatwave ends with a drop in temperatures, accompanied by winds and dense fog, alongside increasing warnings about the health impacts of high temperatures.
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