Wednesday, 12 August 2015

Environment

Heatwave in Egypt

A scorching heatwave gripped Egypt this week, killing at least 42 people, officials said on Tuesday. Egyptian summers are usually hot, but this week's temperatures in the south soared to 44°C.

The Health Ministry said 21 people died from the heat on Sunday, when temperatures topped 40°C in the country's north. Nineteen more died on Monday, authorities said, mostly elderly citizens.

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