RAMALLAH, Monday, April 19, 2021 (WAFA) – Weather today in Palestine is partly cloudy to cloudy as the heatwave that hit the country yesterday continues raising temperature to 13 to 15°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

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

Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 35°C and a low of 24°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 34°C and a low of 23°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 43°C and a low of 29°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 38°C and a low of 28°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

However, a significant drop in temperature is expected tomorrow, Tuesday, which nevertheless, remains above the seasonal average.

Partially cloudy conditions are expected for Wednesday. Temperature is expected to drop again while remaining above the seasonal average.

Temperature is expected to rise on Thursday, approaching 4°C above the seasonal average as the weather becomes partially cloudy to clear.

PMD warned people against exposure to direct sunlight for a long period, particularly between 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and setting fire to areas with dry grass.

K.T./M.K.