Partly cloudy skies and relatively hot weather conditions are expected today in Palestine despite a significant drop in temperature, which nevertheless remains above its seasonal average by around 3°C, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD). Winds are westerly to northwesterly, moderate to active, and sea waves are low to medium. Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 30°C and a low of 17°C, and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 42°C and a low of 24°C, and a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C in Gaza and the coastal areas. Moderate weather conditions with partially cloudy to clear skies are expected on Sunday with a further drop in temperatures to become around its annual average. No change in temperature or weather conditions is expected on Monday and Tuesday, said the PMD, which warned against direct exposure to the sun for long times, especially during peak hours between 11 AM to 4 PM, and against setting fires in areas with dry grass.

Source: En – Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA