Ramallah: The Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning about the peak of an intense heat wave on Wednesday, predicting extremely hot, dry, and occasionally dusty conditions. Temperatures are expected to climb 10-11 degrees Celsius above the annual average.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, there is a possibility of scattered rain in southern and eastern parts of the country, with light to moderate northwesterly winds prevailing and medium sea waves. As night falls, most areas will experience warm and sometimes dusty conditions, with similar winds and sea conditions.
On Thursday, while the extreme heat and dustiness will persist, temperatures are anticipated to decrease slightly, remaining 8-9 degrees Celsius above average. The northwesterly winds will continue to be light to moderate, with sea waves varying from low to medium.
By Friday, the region will see a more noticeable drop in temperatures, although the weather will still be hot to extremely hot, staying 4-5 degrees Celsius above the annual average. Moderate to brisk northwesterly winds are expected, with medium sea waves.
On Saturday, temperatures will continue to decline significantly, though they will still be 2 degrees Celsius above the norm. The weather will range from relatively hot to hot, with light to moderate northwesterly winds and medium sea waves.
The PMD has cautioned citizens against extended exposure to direct sunlight, particularly during peak hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and advised against activities that could ignite fires in dry, grassy areas. There is also a warning about reduced visibility due to dust, which could affect individuals with respiratory and allergy issues.
Citizens are encouraged to heed instructions and guidelines from the Civil Defense, the Ministry of Agriculture, and other relevant authorities.
