RAMALLAH, Saturday, May 9, 2020 (WAFA) – Cold conditions are expected today with a significant drop in temperature to become 5°C below the season’s average with a chance of sporadic, light rain on some areas, said the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Active and sometimes strong and dusty northwesterly winds are expected with high sea waves.

Temperature in Jerusalem and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 20°C and a low of 14°C and in Ramallah and Hebron, a high of 19°C and a low of 13°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley, temperature is expected to reach a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 21°C and a low of 18°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

Sunday’s temperature is expected to slightly rise but remains 3°C below the seasonal average.

Another rise in temperature is expected on Monday to become around the annual average.

Temperature significantly rises on Tuesday to become 4-5°C above the average, said the PMD, which warned people of sharp drop in temperature, gusty wind which could reach 60 km/h, and low horizontal visibility today.

T.R./M.K.