Egypt Establishes Hottest June Day in African History
Egypt is facing an unprecedented heat wave, as citizens battle ongoing power outages just ahead of the Eid Al Adha holiday. On June 7, 2024, the southern city of Aswan reached a staggering 50.9°C (123.6°F), setting a new record as the hottest June day in African history. This mark exceeds the previously recorded temperature in Egypt of 51°C (123.8°F) on July 4, 1918, the accuracy of which is questioned due to the lack of a standard Stevenson screen at the time.
Extreme temperatures have wreaked havoc across the country, with forecasts predicting up to 48°C in Aswan and between 43°C and 45°C in other parts of Egypt. In Cairo, temperatures reached 40°C on Wednesday, and are expected to rise to 45°C over the weekend, coinciding with the start of the Eid Al Adha holiday.
The heat wave has raised concern among the country's 106 million residents, many of whom criticize government policies that make it difficult to adapt to the heat. Power outages, implemented to save fuel and keep power plants running, have aggravated the situation. Although some residents report minor power outages, others experience outages outside of the announced 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., lasting more than two official hours.
The situation is further complicated by deaths attributed to extreme heat. Media report that up to 50 Sudanese died last week due to sunstroke while trying to enter Egypt illegally. Sudan's consulate in Aswan has issued a warning against taking the desert route to Egypt, citing extreme heat and other dangers.
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These are scary figures , immediate action needs to be taken
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Terrifying