Very hot conditions are expected today in Palestine with no change in temperature, which remains 3°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD). Winds are westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate, and sea waves are low. Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C, and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 42°C and a low of 27°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C in Gaza and the coastal areas. Temperature slightly drops tomorrow, Sunday, but still remains 2°C above the seasonal average. Similar weather conditions are expected for Monday, with no change in temperature. However, a rise in temperature is expected on Tuesday to become 4°C 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