As much of the northern hemisphere endures record-breaking heat waves attributed to climate change, scientists say the Eastern Mediterranean-Middle East region is seeing temperatures risingalmost twice as fast the global average. In Cairo, photojournalist Hamada Elrasam captures scenes of the Egyptian capital's sweltering landscapes and struggling communities. (Captions by Elle Kurancid)
Egypt's Cost-of-Living Crisis Means Extra Suffering During Intense Heat Wave
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Families and friends spend their free time in outdoor public spaces to save money on their basic utility bills at home amid Egypt's cost-of-living crisis and extreme heat in Cairo. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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This family gets by with a phone light during the regular power outages that the Egyptian government blames on soaring electric power consumption driven by the latest heat waves. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
