Hot conditions are expected today in Palestine with a rise in temperature, which becomes 4°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.

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 28°C while it is expected to reach a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

A drop in temperature is expected tomorrow, Sunday, which nevertheless remains above the seasonal average.

No change in temperature or weather conditions is expected on Monday, but a rise in temperature is expected for Tuesday to become 3°C above the seasonal average, said the PMD, which warned people against being exposed to the sun for long period, particularly from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and setting fire to areas with dry grass.

Source: Palestinian News & Info Agency