Weather: Hot conditions continue, no change in temperature

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 to medium. 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 is expected to slightly drop on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, becoming around its annual average. PMD 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