Palestine remains under the effects of the heatwave today with unseasonably hot conditions and with no change in temperature, remaining 7°C above the annual 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 37°C and a low of 25°C, and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 36°C and a low of 24°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 48°C and a low of 30°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 36°C and a low of 27°C in Gaza and the coastal areas. Similar weather conditions are expected for Monday, with the temperature remaining 7°C above the seasonal average. A drop in temperature is expected on Tuesday, which nevertheless remains 5°C above the seasonal average, as the effects of the heatwave are expected to remain in place. Temperature rises further on Wednesday approaching 7°C above the seasonal average, said the PMD, warning people during the heatwave against direct exposure to the sun for long periods during peak hours, and against setting fire to dry grassy areas.

Source: En – Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA