Egypt to implement load shedding until mid-next week amid hike in power consumption: PM

CAIRO – 19 July 2023: Egypt will continue to implement load shedding until the middle of the next week amid a drop in gas pressure in the electricity networks due to the heatwave striking the country, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has said.

During a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Madbouly noted that the state initiated the implementation of load shedding two days ago due to the current severe heatwave and significant increase in electricity consumption.

The increased consumption has put severe pressure on the power networks and subsequently led to a drop in their gas pressure, Madbouly said.

The state will continue load shedding on a rotating basis until mid-next week to allow the network to recover its gas pressure, Madbouly affirmed.

The premier emphasized the need for continuing the implementation of various measures that contribute to reducing overall electricity consumption.

Over the past days, Egypt has witnessed extremely hot and humid weather across all regions, especially during daytime with temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius in many areas, including Cairo.