Weather: Rise in temperature, warm conditions

Moderate to warm weather conditions are expected today in Palestine as temperature is expected to rise and approach two degrees Celsius above 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 30°C and a low of 22°C, and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 29°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 30°C and a low of 24°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

No change in temperature or weather conditions is expected on Monday and Tuesday, but a rise in temperature by one degree Celsius is expected on Tuesday, said the PMD.

People are warned against being exposed to the sun 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