RAMALLAH, Thursday, August 26, 2021 (WAFA) – Weather today in Palestine is mostly clear and hot in the mountains and very hot in the Jordan Valley in daytime with no change in temperature, which remains 5°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Moderate conditions in the mountains and relatively hot conditions in other districts are expected in the night and morning hours. Wind is light to moderate, westerly to northwesterly, and sea waves are low.

Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 34°C and a low of 22°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 33°C and a low of 21°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 43°C and a low of 28°C while it is expected to reach a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

No change in temperature is expected tomorrow, Friday. However, temperature is expected to drop but remains 3°C above the seasonal average on Saturday and Sunday, said the PMD, which warned people against being exposed to the sun for long period, particularly from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and setting fire to areas with dry grass.

K.T./M.K.