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RAMALLAH, Friday, July 16, 2021 (WAFA) - Weather today in Palestine is very hot in most areas, with a further rise in temperature to become 6 degrees Celsius above its seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

The weather tonight is relatively hot in mountain areas and hot in other districts. Winds are light to moderate, southwesterly to northwesterly, and sea waves are low to medium.

Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Tulkarem is expected to reach a high of 34 C and a low of 23 C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 33 C and a low of 22 C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 44 C and a low of 28 C, while it is expected to reach a high of 3 C and a low of 24 C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

No change in temperature is expected on Saturday, remaining 6 C above its annual average. Temperature is expected to rise again on Sunday, approaching 9 C.

The PMD warned people against being exposed to the sun for long period, especially from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and setting fire to dry grassy areas.

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