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Egypt is bracing for hot, dusty, strong winds on Wednesday as a khamsin depression is expected to sweep across the country, according to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA).

Egypt will experience a sharp rise in temperatures, with the mercury expected to increase by four to five degrees Celsius on Wednesday alone, the EMA added.

The authority also expects rain of varying intensity, likely accompanied by thunder, to fall on the country's northern areas during the day.

The khamsin, a seasonal weather phenomenon that occurs between February and June, originates in desert regions. It pushes hot, dry air northward across Mediterranean countries, including Egypt.

The name khamsin comes from the Arabic word for "fifty" and refers to the roughly 50-day period during which these strong winds typically occur each year.

On Wednesday, Greater Cairo and Lower Egypt are expected to see highs of 33 degrees and lows of 17 degrees.

From Thursday to Saturday, temperatures in Greater Cairo are expected to drop, reaching highs of 27-28 degrees and lows of 16-17 degrees.

Source: Al-Ahram Online