The heatwave that hit Palestine last week is expected to come to decline today with temperature setting back to 4°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD). Still, weather remains generally hot to very hot.
Winds are southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate and active at times. Sea waves are low to medium.
Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 30°C and a low of 21°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 40°C and a low of 28°C while it is expected to reach a high of 31°C and a low of 25°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.
No change in weather conditions or temperature is expected on Monday, the Muslin Hijra New Year, and on Tuesday and Wednesday, said the PMD.
People are warned against being exposed to sunlight for long period, especially from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and against setting fire to areas with dry grass.
Source: Palestinian News & Info Agency