Weather: Very hot and dry conditions with temperature 6 degrees Celsius above the average

Weather today in Palestine is very hot and dry in all districts with temperature 6°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Winds are southwesterly to southeasterly, light to moderate, and sea waves are low.

Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 31°C and a low of 23°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 30°C and a low of 22°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 41°C and a low of 27°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 30°C and a low of 24°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

A significant rise in temperature is expected tomorrow, Sunday, which approaches 10°C above the seasonal average.

However, temperature drops significantly on Monday but remains 6°C above the seasonal average.

Moderate conditions are expected on Tuesday with a further drop in temperature but remains 2°C above the seasonal average, 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 dry grassy areas.

Source: Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA