Very hot conditions are expected today in Palestine despite a slight drop in temperature, which remains 2°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD). Winds are westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate, and sea waves are low. Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 32°C and a low of 20°C, and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 41°C and a low of 26°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 31°C and a low of 25°C in Gaza and the coastal areas. Temperature is expected to slightly drop tomorrow, Friday, becoming around its season’s average. No change in temperature or weather conditions is expected for Saturday and Sunday, said the PMD, which warned people against direct exposure to sunlight for a long period, especially from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and against setting fire in areas with dry grass.

Source: En – Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA