RAMALLAH, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 (WAFA) – The low-pressure polar front is expected to continue to affect Palestine today, thus bringing cold conditions in the daytime and very cold conditions in the nighttime, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Rain, thunderstorms and occasional hail are expected in most areas with winds reaching 50 k/h.

The rain begins to subside in the afternoon in the central and southern areas of Palestine.

Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and in Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 10°C and a low of 6°C, and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 9°C and a low of 5°C. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley, temperature is expected to reach a high of 18°C and a low of 12°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 16°C and a low of 11°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

Similar weather conditions of rain, thunderstorms and cold conditions are expected to continue on Wednesday and Thursday, with winds reaching reach 50 k/h.

Friday’s weather is expected to be cold and partially cloudy with a slight rise in temperature. A slight chance of scattered rain showers is expected.

The PMD warned people against the formation of floods, mainly in the valleys and low areas, slippery roads and low horizontal visibility.

K.T./M.K.