RAMALLAH, Tuesday, September 08, 2020 (WAFA) – Weather today in Palestine is hot as temperature drops significantly yet remains 5°C above the seasonal average, said the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Winds are light to moderate, northwesterly to westerly, and sea waves are low.

Temperature in Jerusalem and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C and in Ramallah and Hebron, a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley, temperature is expected to reach a high of 40°C and a low of 29°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

No change in temperature is expected tomorrow, Wednesday, which remains 5°C above the average.

However, a rise in temperature is expected on Thursday to become 8°C above the annual average.

Temperature drops again on Friday to settle on 5°C above the seasonal average, said the PMD, which warned people against direct exposure to the sun for long period, especially from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, as well as against setting fire to dry grass areas.

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