RAMALLAH, Monday, February 07, 2022 (WAFA) – Palestine’s weather today is partially cloudy with a rise in temperature yet it remains below the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).

Winds are westerly to southwesterly, light to moderate, while sea waves are low.

A low chance of rain is expected over some areas.

Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 13°C and a low of 7°C, while in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 12°C and a low of 6°C are expected. In Jericho, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley temperature is expected to reach a high of 22°C and a low of 13°C, while it is expected to reach a high of 18°C and a low of 12°C in Gaza and the coastal areas.

A further rise of temperature is expected on Tuesday to become around the seasonal average, with cloudy to partially cloudy skies prevailing.

A low pressure is expected to affect the country on Wednesday, thus partially cloudy to cloudy conditions are expected to prevail. Temperature is expected to significantly drop, becoming 3°C lower than its annual average. Scattered rain showers, along with thunderstorms and hail, are expected on several areas, especially the northern.

The low pressure is expected to continue to affect the country on Thursday.

The PMD warned people against low visibility and slippery roads, formation of floods in low areas and strong winds.

K.T.