Unusual very hot conditions are expected today in Palestine and for the next two days with a significant rise in temperature, approaching 6°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD). Winds are northwesterly to northeasterly, light to moderate, and sea waves are low. The temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 36°C and a low of 25°C, and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 35°C and a low of 24°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley, temperature is expected to reach a high of 45°C and a low of 29°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 36°C and a low of 27°C in Gaza and the coastal areas. Temperature is expected to rise further tomorrow, Sunday, approaching 8°C above the seasonal average, with extremely hot conditions prevailing. A drop in temperature is expected on Monday, approaching 5°C above the seasonal average, with extremely hot conditions continuing. Another drop in temperature is expected on Tuesday, which remains slightly above the seasonal average, said the PMD, which warned people against direct exposure to sunlight for a long period, especially from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and against setting fire in areas with dry grass.
Source: En – Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA