The climatic balance seems to be greatly disturbed in Egypt in recent days. According to information provided by the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), a significant increase in humidity levels was observed on Tuesday, giving the impression that the heat is more intense than usual, with values varying from two to three degrees Celsius above seasonal norms.
This weather situation highlights an alarming forecast: very hot and humid weather will prevail for the next 72 hours over most of Egypt. The country’s northern coasts will experience sweltering heat accompanied by high humidity, while inland regions will see moderately high temperatures during the day and higher humidity at night.
Manar Ghanem, member of the EMA media center, pointed out that this situation is due to the influence of a high pressure zone in the upper layers of the atmosphere, favoring an increase in sunny periods and trapping humidity near the earth’s surface, thus leading to an increase in ambient humidity.
Temperatures recorded this week are on average three degrees higher than those usually observed at this time of year, Ghanem added. In addition, she mentioned that the country is experiencing the impact of the Indian Monsoon Depression which extends throughout the week, carrying very hot air masses with temperatures that can exceed 50 degrees Celsius.
However, when these warm air masses cross the Mediterranean Sea as the depression moves, they lose thermal intensity and become loaded with quantity of water vapor, which explains the increase in humidity levels observed on the Egyptian territory.
This unusual meteorological situation once again highlights the importance of vigilance in the face of ongoing climate change. It also recalls the need to adapt our behavior and our policies to deal with the consequences of global warming.
It is therefore essential to stay informed and take appropriate measures to preserve our environment and our health in the face of these extreme weather events.