Hot to very hot conditions are expected today in Palestine with a slight drop in temperature while remaining a bit above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD). Winds are westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate, and sea waves are low. The temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 31°C and a low of 20°C, and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 30°C and a low of 19°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 42°C and a low of 25°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C in Gaza and the coastal areas. Temperature drops again on Friday and Saturday, becoming around its annual average, but rises on Sunday. The PMD warned against exposure to direct sunlight for a long period and setting fire in areas with dry grass.

Source: En – Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA