RAMALLAH, Sunday, June 27, 2021 (WAFA) – Weather today in Palestine is hot to very hot and dry as the heatwave that hit the country over the past days continues to bring a rise in temperature approaching 5 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 22 C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 31 C and a low of 21 C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 41 C and a low of 28 C, while it is expected to reach a high of 32 C and a low of 24 C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

Temperature rises again on Monday to become 6 C above the seasonal average, said the PMD, which warned people against being exposed to the sun for long hours, especially between 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and setting fire to dry grassy areas.

Similar weather conditions are expected for Tuesday and Wednesday, with no significant change in temperature.

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