RAMALLAH, Saturday, May 16, 2020 (WAFA) – Extremely hot conditions are expected to prevail today as temperature becomes 11°C above the annual average, said the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Winds are northwesterly to easterly, moderate to active and sea waves are low.

Temperature in Jerusalem and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 36°C and a low of 25°C and in Ramallah and Hebron, a high of 35°C and a low of 24°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley, temperature is expected to reach a high of 45°C and a low of 29°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 37°C and a low of 28°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

Similar weather conditions are expected for tomorrow, Sunday, through Tuesday, said the PMD, which warned people against long exposure to sunlight during the peak hours between 11 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon and from lighting fire in areas with dry grass.

T.R./M.K.