Temperatures to soar in Egypt heatwave

Date:: August 11, 2015
Source:: AFP / Powered by NewsLook.com
Summary:: Soaring temperatures and high humidity continues to hit Cairo and other parts of Egypt, with meteorological officials confirming that temperatures in the capital and some parts of the country are higher than average. Video provided by AFP
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