{
  "id": 2121700,
  "title": "Upcoming heatwave – spike in temperatures across Egypt starting Friday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/upcoming-heatwave-spike-in-temperatures-across-egypt-starting-friday",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T11:11:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/upcoming-heatwave-spike-in-temperatures-across-egypt-starting-friday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has warned of a significant heatwave, with temperatures expected to soar up to two degrees above normal starting Friday. The authority issued an alert for dense morning fog, urging motorists to exercise caution between 4 am and 8 am, particularly on key highways linking Greater Cairo, the Delta region, and the northern coast. Coastal areas are forecast to remain hot and humid throughout the day, while nighttime temperatures will remain moderately warm in most regions. Winds will provide intermittent relief on Friday through Sunday, with the most relief during the evenings.",
  "summary": "The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) released its latest forecast for Cairo and the governorates, announcing a temperature spike of up to two degrees starting Friday. A moderately hot, humid breeze will greet the early morning, giving way to extremely hot and humid conditions nationwide during the day. Coastal areas will remain hot and humid, while … The post Upcoming heatwave – spike in…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}