Weather: Low-pressure front affects countryDeadline for 2nd Azraq Solar Energy Project Exetnded to April 18

RAMALLAH: Weather on Tuesday is cold and cloudy as the country is affected by a low-pressure system accompanied by a cold air mass, resulting in another significant drop in temperatures, around five degrees Celsius below the annual average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD). Heavy rainfall is anticipated, accompanied by thunderstorms and occasional hailstorms. Wind is northwesterly to westerly, active with strong gust at times, approaching 60 km/h. Sea waves are high. Weather on Wednesday is expected to be cloudy to partly cloudy, with scattered showers across different regions. Rainfall chances will diminish in the evening and night hours, while temperatures are expected to rise slightly, remaining about 2 degrees Celsius below the annual average. Clear conditions are expected to prevail on Thursday as temperature rises and becomes three degrees Celsius above the annual average. Friday's weather is expected to be partially cloudy as temperature drops and becomes lower than its annual average. Scattered rain showers are expected on some areas. People are warned about the risk of floods and flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas, strong winds, slippery roads, and reduced horizontal visibility. Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has announced an extension of the tender deadline for the construction of the Second Azraq Solar Energy Project. The project, facilitated through a debt swap agreement with the Spanish government signed in 2001, aims to further harness solar energy for sustainable power generation. Interested parties now have until April 18 to submit their bids. Emphasizing the government's commitment to renewable energy development, the ministry clarified that the project will be executed under a "turnkey" contract model. Furthermore, upon completion, the project will seamlessly integrate into the national electricity grid, operating as a fully government-owned entity. The project is envisioned not only as a means to generate electricity from solar power but also as a catalyst for investment in the burgeoning solar energy sector. It is expected to create employment opportunities for local workers, both during the construction phase and ongoing operation. Moreover, the project a ligns with broader national objectives to increase the utilization of renewable energy sources in the country's energy portfolio. Source: Jordan News Agency