The hot to very hot and dry heatwave is expected to continue to affect the country today in Palestine, thus weather is hot, and temperature is expected to rise and becomes 5°C above the annual average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD). Winds are westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate, active at times, and sea waves are low to medium. Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C, and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 33°C and a low of 23°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 33°C and a low of 25°C in Gaza and the coastal areas. No change in temperature is expected on Friday. Temperature is expected to rise to 6°C above the seasonal average on Saturday and Sunday, said the PMD. PMD warned people during the heatwave against direct exposure to the sun for long periods during peak hours, and setting fire to dry grassy areas.

Source: En – Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA