RAMALLAH, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 (WAFA) – The heat wave that hit the country over the past days continues today, paving the way to dry and hot conditions in mountainous districts and very hot conditions in other districts in daytime, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

No significant change is expected in temperature, which remains 5°C above the seasonal average. Moderate to relatively hot conditions are expected in the morning and night hours. Light to moderate westerly to northwesterly wind blows, with occasional gusts in the night. Sea waves are low.

Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 33°C and a low of 22°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 42°C and a low of 28°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

Similar weather conditions are expected for Thursday and Friday with no significant change in temperature.

Saturday’s temperature is set to slightly rise and approach by 1°C, causing a slight increase in the heat stress.

PMD 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.

K.T./ K.F.