Weather: Moderate conditions as temperature drops; scattered rain expected in some areas

Moderate weather conditions and light scattered showers are expected today in Palestine as temperature drops to become lower than the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Winds are light to moderate, westerly to northwesterly, active at times and sea waves are low to medium.

Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 27 C and a low of 20 C, and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 26 C and a low of 19 C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 37 C and a low of 27 C, while it is expected to reach a high of 28 C and a low of 23 C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

Hot to relatively hot weather conditions in most districts and very hot conditions in the Jordan Valley are expected to prevail tomorrow, Sunday, as temperature rises to become 2 C above its seasonal average.

No change in temperature or weather conditions is expected on Monday, but a rise in temperature by one degree Celsius is expected on Tuesday, said the PMD, which warned people against being exposed to the sun for long period, especially from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and setting fire to areas with dry grass.

Source: Palestinian News & Info Agency