The heatwave that hit Palestine last week continues today with temperature 7°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).
Winds are southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate, becomes active at times, and sea waves are low.
Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 34°C and a low of 22°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 35°C and a low of 26°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.
Hot conditions continue tomorrow, Sunday, despite a drop in temperature, which remains 4°C above the seasonal average.
No change in weather conditions or temperature is expected on Monday, the Muslin Hijra New Year, and on Tuesday, said the PMD, which warned people 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